The Tech: A Centenary History Of The Royal Melbourne Institute Of Technology
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Melbourne's most storied technical institution comes to life in The Tech: A Centenary History of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, a richly detailed chronicle of one of Australia's most influential centres of learning. From its humble nineteenth-century origins on Latrobe Street to its transformation into a world-class polytechnic powerhouse, this authoritative volume traces the full arc of RMIT's first one hundred years — capturing the ambitions, struggles, and triumphs of the students, educators, and visionaries who shaped it. Written with scholarly precision yet accessible warmth, the narrative presents a compelling portrait of how technical education evolved alongside Australian society itself, reflecting the nation's growing industrial ambitions and democratic ideals. Stephen Murray-Smith, one of Australia's foremost cultural historians, and Anthony John Dare bring a dual perspective that balances institutional rigour with human storytelling, resulting in a history that is as much about a community as it is about a campus. Readers left wondering how a single institution could so profoundly shape a city's identity will find their answer — and perhaps more questions — within these pages.
Author: Stephen Murray-Smith And Anthony John Dare
Format: Hardback
Published: 1987, Hyland House
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Melbourne's most storied technical institution comes to life in The Tech: A Centenary History of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, a richly detailed chronicle of one of Australia's most influential centres of learning. From its humble nineteenth-century origins on Latrobe Street to its transformation into a world-class polytechnic powerhouse, this authoritative volume traces the full arc of RMIT's first one hundred years — capturing the ambitions, struggles, and triumphs of the students, educators, and visionaries who shaped it. Written with scholarly precision yet accessible warmth, the narrative presents a compelling portrait of how technical education evolved alongside Australian society itself, reflecting the nation's growing industrial ambitions and democratic ideals. Stephen Murray-Smith, one of Australia's foremost cultural historians, and Anthony John Dare bring a dual perspective that balances institutional rigour with human storytelling, resulting in a history that is as much about a community as it is about a campus. Readers left wondering how a single institution could so profoundly shape a city's identity will find their answer — and perhaps more questions — within these pages.