Being Different
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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What does it truly mean to stand apart from the crowd? Being Different, edited by Gary Wetherspoon, presents a compelling collection of essays that confronts the social, cultural, and political dimensions of difference in Australian society. The anthology gathers diverse voices and perspectives, chronicling the experiences of those who exist outside mainstream norms — whether through sexuality, identity, or lifestyle — and gives powerful expression to lives often rendered invisible by convention. Each contribution illuminates the tensions between conformity and individuality, arguing that difference is not merely a personal trait but a profound social condition shaped by history, power, and community. Published by the Sydney-based independent press Hale & Iremonger, this collection sits within a significant tradition of Australian social criticism that dared to challenge prevailing orthodoxies during a transformative period in the nation's cultural history. Wetherspoon, known for his scholarly engagement with the history of sexuality and marginalized communities in Australia, brings both academic rigour and human empathy to his editorial vision. The result is a volume that is at once a historical document and a timeless provocation — leaving the reader to question not just what it means to be different, but who gets to define the norm in the first place.
Author: Gary Wetherspoon
Format: Paperback
Genre: Anthology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
What does it truly mean to stand apart from the crowd? Being Different, edited by Gary Wetherspoon, presents a compelling collection of essays that confronts the social, cultural, and political dimensions of difference in Australian society. The anthology gathers diverse voices and perspectives, chronicling the experiences of those who exist outside mainstream norms — whether through sexuality, identity, or lifestyle — and gives powerful expression to lives often rendered invisible by convention. Each contribution illuminates the tensions between conformity and individuality, arguing that difference is not merely a personal trait but a profound social condition shaped by history, power, and community. Published by the Sydney-based independent press Hale & Iremonger, this collection sits within a significant tradition of Australian social criticism that dared to challenge prevailing orthodoxies during a transformative period in the nation's cultural history. Wetherspoon, known for his scholarly engagement with the history of sexuality and marginalized communities in Australia, brings both academic rigour and human empathy to his editorial vision. The result is a volume that is at once a historical document and a timeless provocation — leaving the reader to question not just what it means to be different, but who gets to define the norm in the first place.