The Golden Country: Australia's Changing Identity

Explore the transformative journey of Australia's identity with 'The Golden Country: Australia's Changing Identity'. This insightful trade paperback by Tim Watts, published in 2019 by The Text Publishing Company, delves into the era of John Howard's reforms that reshaped the Australian landscape. With an ISBN of 9781925603989, this compelling book examines how changes in migration laws diversified the Australian population while confronting the challenging legacy of the White Australia policy. Watts engages readers with thought-provoking questions about national identity, challenging outdated views of Australianness. Highlighting stories like that of Billy Sing, the Chinese-Australian sharpshooter at Gallipoli, 'The Golden Country' encourages us to remember Australia’s multicultural roots and the impacts of migration. Dive into an analysis of economic and social implications of migration and the pursuit of a more inclusive future. This essential read is not only a powerful reflection on past injustices but also a guide to understanding Australia’s diverse present and promising future. With 240 pages of riveting content, this brand new edition invites discussion on Australian identity. Plus, enjoy FREE shipping on this transformative book, although combined shipping for other items is unavailable. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enrich your understanding of Australia's changing identity! Order now and discover the rich tapestry of Australia's history through a fresh lens.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925603989
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2019
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 240


Description:
John Howard was the unlikely reformer of Australian society. He loosened migration laws, massively boosting the population and making it less white. Simultaneously, his divisive rhetoric about national identity-a legacy of White Australia-hamstrung discussion of these huge changes.

As the MP for a diverse electorate, the partner of a Hong-Kong-Chinese-Australian and father of Eurasian-Australians, and the descendant of a proponent of laws stopping Chinese people from coming here, Tim Watts asks- Why don't we remember Billy Sing, the Chinese-Australian sharpshooter at Gallipoli, or that Ararat was founded by Chinese miners? Why is Australia's imagined community so far behind our lived community?

Golden Country challenges us to reckon with the dark heart of Federation, the racial core of the Australian Legend, and to confront outdated notions of Australianness. It crunches the numbers on the economic and social effects of migration, and looks to a more inclusive future.

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