Australia & the Pacific

Delve into the profound connections between Australia and the Pacific with 'Australia & the Pacific' by Ian Hoskins. This meticulously researched volume traverses Australia’s deep past, intertwined with its complex modern history. Recognized as a compelling narrative, this book discusses Australia's ties with Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, and the significant relationships with nations such as China, Japan, and the United States. Hoskins' captivating storytelling begins with the geological history of the continent, exploring the arrival of the first Australians and the European colonization that altered the region's demographic landscape.

In 'Australia & the Pacific,' dive deeper into Australia’s colonial past, the exploitation of regional resources, and the racial divides that characterized the era of 'white Australia.' The author thoughtfully addresses how global changes post-World War Two transformed human rights landscapes. This narrative reveals Australia’s evolving role in the Pacific, particularly amidst rising tensions and changing power dynamics with China and the unpredictability of U.S. foreign policy.

Notable for its timely insights on current issues such as asylum seekers and climate change, Hoskins challenges readers to contemplate Australia’s responsibilities toward its Pacific neighbors in a world increasingly affected by environmental crises.

With free shipping available, expect delivery within 6 weeks. Please note that once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. This brand new book (ISBN: 9781742235691) from NewSouth Publishing, published in 2021, is an essential read for those wanting to understand Australia's role in the Pacific context.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742235691
Year: 2021
Publisher: NewSouth Publishing


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Australia’s deep past and its modern history are intrinsically linked to the Pacific. In Australia & the Pacific, Ian Hoskins — award-winning author of Sydney Harbour and Coast — expands his gaze to examine Australia’s relationship with the Pacific region; from our ties with Papua New Guinea and New Zealand to our complex connections with China, Japan and the United States. This revealing, sweeping narrative history begins with the shifting of the continents to the coming of the first Australians and, thousands of years later, the Europeans who dispossessed them. Hoskins explores colonists’ attempts to exploit the riches of the region while keeping ‘white Australia’ separate from neighbouring Asians, Melanesians and Polynesians. He examines how the advent of modern human rights and the creation of the United Nations after World War Two changed Australia and investigates our increasing regional engagement following the rise of China and the growing unpredictability of US foreign policy. Concluding with the offshore detention of asylum seekers and current debates over climate change, Hoskins questions Australia’s responsibilities towards our increasingly imperilled neighbours.



‘A captivating general history of Australia viewed in a Pacific context … Hoskins’s meticulously researched and well-crafted account of Australia’s place in the Pacific certainly deserves a wide readership.’ — Ross Fitzgerald



‘Ian Hoskins has written a major book. It is a fundamentally important subject, and is timely, original, fair-minded and accessible…a fascinating history that shows how Australia’