An interdisciplinary approach, integrating a rich body of scholarship and drawing upon a range of resources including maps, novels, poetry, art, diaries and reports, giving the book a comprehensive nature.

Targets the emerging Australian Studies market, whilst also feeding into Indigenous Studies. Goes beyond general histories or specific aspects of the national story, to introduce the history and geography along with politics, cultures, and key socio-political shifts.

A fresh engagement with Australia’s history and geography, with a focus on mid to late twentieth century, including the impact of social movement and globalisation, environmental issues, gender, race, sexuality and ethnicity, whilst also engaging with broader socio-political issues.