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Sand in Our Souls: The Beach in Australian History
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Artikel-Nr:
9780522849455
Veröffentl:
2001
Erscheinungsdatum:
01.10.2001
Seiten:
264
Autor:
Leone Huntsman
Gewicht:
490 g
Format:
229x161x18 mm
Sprache:
Englisch
Beschreibung:
Leone Huntsman is not a bodysurfer, a boardrider or a lifesaver. She is one of those millions of Australians who feel an emotional and spiritual attachment to the beaches with which this nation is so fortunately endowed. Until her retirement she was Senior Lecturer in Child Development at the Institute of Early Childhood at Macquarie University.
This study describes the forces and pressures that encouraged or impeded Australians' enjoyment of sand and surf, from early enjoyment of bathing, through nearly a century of repressive restrictions, to freedom won in the face of drawn-out opposition. These provocative arguments will stimulate debate on the concept of national identity appropriate for a new Australian century and promote a deeper understanding of an aspect of life in Australia that is cherished by many who live there.