Australia on the World Stage: History, Politics, and International Relations

Synopsis

Australia on the World Stage: History, Politics, and International Relations offers a fresh examination of Australia’s past and present. From the complex interactions of First Nations to modern international relations with significant partners and allies, it examines the forces that have influenced the place now called Australia both historically and today. It is a unique history told in two parts. The first half of the book examines the way Australia acted on the world stage both before and after British colonisation. It outlines the evolution of Australia’s relationship with the United Kingdom, first as colonies, then a dominion, and finally as an independent nation. It finishes with a First Nations perspective on foreign relations. The second half of the book provides a wide-ranging history of Australia’s dealings with major powers, the United States and China, as well as its relationships with New Zealand, Aotearoa, the Pacific Islands, Indonesia, Japan, Antarctica, and the United Nations. Written by leading and emerging researchers in their fields, this book encourages the reader to consider Australia’s performance on the world stage over the longue durée, well before the word ‘Australia’ was ever dreamt up. This interdisciplinary work challenges lazy stereotypes that see Australia's international history as fixed and uncontested. In revisiting Australia’s foreign relations, this work also asks the reader to consider its future directions.　 　

Copyright:

2022

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

218 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781000729122

Related ISBNs:

9781032117171, 9781003221197, 9781032117188

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date of Addition:

10/17/22

Copyrighted By:

selection and editorial matter, Bridget Brooklyn, Benjamin T. Jones, Rebecca Strating

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

History, Nonfiction, Australiana, Politics and Government

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Bridget Brooklyn

Edited by:

Benjamin T. Jones

Edited by:

Rebecca Strating