‘This Sin And Scandal’: Australia's Population Debate 1891-1911

‘This Sin And Scandal’: Australia's Population Debate 1891-1911

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Author: Neville Hicks
Binding: Paperback
Published: Australian National University Press, 1978

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

This compelling historical analysis chronicles the fervent public discourse surrounding Australia's population growth and national identity during a pivotal two-decade span. This Sin And Scandal meticulously uncovers the social anxieties, political machinations, and moral arguments that shaped the nation's demographic policies at the turn of the 20th century. Hicks presents a detailed examination of the various factions and their often-heated perspectives on immigration, birth rates, and the future of the nascent Australian federation. The work illustrates how these foundational debates continue to resonate within contemporary discussions about national character and societal values. It offers an insightful look into the complex interplay of social reform, eugenics, and imperial concerns that defined an era.

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Description

Author: Neville Hicks
Binding: Paperback
Published: Australian National University Press, 1978

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

This compelling historical analysis chronicles the fervent public discourse surrounding Australia's population growth and national identity during a pivotal two-decade span. This Sin And Scandal meticulously uncovers the social anxieties, political machinations, and moral arguments that shaped the nation's demographic policies at the turn of the 20th century. Hicks presents a detailed examination of the various factions and their often-heated perspectives on immigration, birth rates, and the future of the nascent Australian federation. The work illustrates how these foundational debates continue to resonate within contemporary discussions about national character and societal values. It offers an insightful look into the complex interplay of social reform, eugenics, and imperial concerns that defined an era.