ISBN |
9781863954082 |
1863954082 |
Name |
Hirst, J. B. (John Bradley), 1942- |
Title |
The Australians : insiders & outsiders on the national character since 1770 / John Hirst. |
Published |
Melbourne : Black, ©2007. |
Description |
viii, 211 pages ; 24 cm |
Note |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 200-208) and index. |
Contents |
Include: 1. Who are the Australians? 2. Independent spirit 3. Mateship 4. Diggers 5. Larrikins 6. Suburban nation 7. Empty and flat 8. Put-downs 9. Sport 10. Anthems official and unofficial 11. Surprises 12. Contrasts 13. Fair go 14. Humour 15. Newest Australians 16. Going native His country -- after all. |
Summary |
Who are the Australians? - Independent spirit - Mateship - Diggers - Larrikins - Suburban nation - Empty and flat - Put-downs - Sport - Anthems official and unofficial - Surprises - Contrasts - Fair go - Humour - Newest Australians - Going native. |
Subjects |
National characteristics, Australian |
National characteristics, Australian |
Caractère national australien |
Maximes |
Australia -- Quotations, maxims, etc |
Australia |
Genre |
Quotations. |