Abstract
The contributions in this book provide:
- a broad historical perspective on ideas of ‘decline’ in Australian rural communities
- a thorough understanding of how country people have seen themselves and their future, and how this has affected development and policies in country areas
- a nuanced approach to ‘studies of the bush’, distinguishing between farmers and country town dwellers and their experiences and beliefs, and providing both historical and contemporary analysis.
- a broad historical perspective on ideas of ‘decline’ in Australian rural communities
- a thorough understanding of how country people have seen themselves and their future, and how this has affected development and policies in country areas
- a nuanced approach to ‘studies of the bush’, distinguishing between farmers and country town dwellers and their experiences and beliefs, and providing both historical and contemporary analysis.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Place of Publication | Melbourne |
| Publisher | Monash University ePress |
| Number of pages | 237 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780975747520 |
| Publication status | Published - 2005 |
Keywords
- Australia
- Rural
- Country
- Social Conditions
- Politics
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- History
- Sociology and Political Science
