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Discover the remarkable life and work of Geoffrey Blainey, acclaimed as Australia's greatest living historian. This brand-new publication, published in 2019 by Monash University Publishing, explores Blainey's significant contributions to Australian history through his iconic works like 'The Tyranny of Distance' and 'Triumph of the Nomads'. This essential read examines Blainey's controversial legacy, including the political ramifications of his comments on Asian immigration in 1984, which sparked important debates about freedom of speech and ignited the 'history wars' in Australia. 'Geoffrey Blainey: Writer, Historian, Controversialist' confronts oversimplified perceptions, highlighting the complexities of Blainey's historical methodology and challenging the portrayal of him as merely a 'conservative historian.' Perfect for anyone interested in Australian history, this book provides critical insights into the evolution of historical practice in Australia. With free shipping and a typical delivery time of up to 6 weeks, you can expand your historical library with minimum hassle. Please note, once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Delve into the intricacies of history with Geoffrey Blainey's works and understand the debates that define modern historical discourse in Australia.
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: 9781925835625
Year: 2019
Publisher: Monash University Publishing
Description:
Geoffrey Blainey is often described as Australia's greatest living
historian, a writer whose prolific output includes such iconic books about the
country's past as The Tyranny of Distance
and Triumph of the Nomads.
However, Blainey has also been a controversial figure. His 1984
comments about Asian immigration triggered a major political controversy. In
turn, the reaction of his critics raised fundamental questions about freedom of
speech and set the scene for the 'history wars' fought out in Australia over
the past three decades.
Many academic historians were amongst Blainey's critics. After
1984, Blainey became stereotyped as a 'conservative historian' and thus outside
the bounds of academic history, yet much of Blainey's historical writing, both
in method and outlook, has been far from conservative.
Geoffrey
Blainey: Writer, Historian, Controversialist challenges
simplistic descriptions of Blainey's work. It sheds an important light not just
on Blainey's career, but also on the past and present practice of history in
Australia.
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: 9781925835625
Year: 2019
Publisher: Monash University Publishing
Description:
Geoffrey Blainey is often described as Australia's greatest living
historian, a writer whose prolific output includes such iconic books about the
country's past as The Tyranny of Distance
and Triumph of the Nomads.
However, Blainey has also been a controversial figure. His 1984
comments about Asian immigration triggered a major political controversy. In
turn, the reaction of his critics raised fundamental questions about freedom of
speech and set the scene for the 'history wars' fought out in Australia over
the past three decades.
Many academic historians were amongst Blainey's critics. After
1984, Blainey became stereotyped as a 'conservative historian' and thus outside
the bounds of academic history, yet much of Blainey's historical writing, both
in method and outlook, has been far from conservative.
Geoffrey
Blainey: Writer, Historian, Controversialist challenges
simplistic descriptions of Blainey's work. It sheds an important light not just
on Blainey's career, but also on the past and present practice of history in
Australia.