Selection of Library Materials for Area Studies: Asia, Iberia, the Caribbean, and Latin America, Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union, and the South Pacific
Selection of Library Materials for Area Studies: Asia, Iberia, the Caribbean, and Latin America, Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union, and the South Pacific

Author: Cecily Johns

Publisher:

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 468

ISBN-13: 9780838953280

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Acquisition of library materials for area studies collections presents an unusual challenge - instead of choosing materials from a well-documented universe of publications, the librarian must cast a wide net in order to capture appropriate materials from a more elusive field. This volume addresses these challenges and problems.

The Australian People
The Australian People

Author: James Jupp

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2001-10

Total Pages: 1014

ISBN-13: 0521807891

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Australia is one of the most ethnically diverse societies in the world today. From its ancient indigenous origins to British colonisation followed by waves of European then international migration in the twentieth century, the island continent is home to people from all over the globe. Each new wave of settlers has had a profound impact on Australian society and culture. The Australian People documents the dramatic history of Australian settlement and describes the rich ethnic and cultural inheritance of the nation through the contributions of its people. It is one of the largest reference works of its kind, with approximately 250 expert contributors and almost one million words. Illustrated in colour and black and white, the book is both a comprehensive encyclopedia and a survey of the controversial debates about citizenship and multiculturalism now that Australia has attained the centenary of its federation.