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Notes

  • Correspondence relating to Greer's essay appears in Quarterly Essay nos.12 and 13.

Contents

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Profile Books , 2004 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Commentary, Peter Craven , single work criticism (p. 130-137)
Response, Les Murray , single work criticism (p. 139-142)
Response, Lillian Holt , single work criticism (p. 143-145)
Response, P. A. Durack Clancy , single work criticism (p. 146-153)
Response, Fay Zwicky , single work criticism (p. 154-157)
Response, Marcia Langton , single work criticism (p. 158-170)
Response, Tony Birch , single work criticism (p. 171-179)
Response, Mary Ellen Jordan , single work criticism (p. 180-189)
Response, Geoff Sharp , single work criticism (p. 190-203)
Response, Patsy Millett , single work criticism (p. 204-215)
The Last Word, Germaine Greer , single work criticism (p. 217-232)
Note: Dated June 2004

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

Notes:
Includes the responses to Greer's essay.

Works about this Work

The Kimberley Dreaming of the Durack Sisters Nicholas Hasluck , 2012 single work criticism
— Appears in: Quadrant , October vol. 56 no. 10 2012; (p. 33-36)
"Twisted Ghosts" : Settler Envy and Historical Resolution in Andrew McGahan's The White Earth Marc Delrez , 2011 single work criticism
— Appears in: The Splintered Glass : Facets of Trauma in the Post-Colony and Beyond 2011; (p. 191-204)
The Unbearable (Im)Possibility of Belonging : Andrew McGahan’s The White Earth Martina Horáková , 2010 single work criticism
— Appears in: Postcolonial Issues in Australian Literature 2010; (p. 109-128)
This chapter explores ‘the ‘postcolonial uncertainty’ of settler belonging from the purely outsider’s perspective of someone who does not live in Australia but is nevertheless intrigued by the apparently disturbing dilemma of non-Indigenous Australians attempting to articulate a fulfilling relationship to their land.’ (p 110)
Untitled Ian Henderson , 2006 single work review
— Appears in: Reviews in Australian Studies , vol. 1 no. 5 2006;

— Review of Whitefella Jump Up : The Shortest Way to Nationhood Germaine Greer , 2003 single work essay
[Review Essay] Whitefella Jump Up : The Shortest Way to Nationhood Jeannie Herbert Nungarrayi , 2006 single work review
— Appears in: Australian Aboriginal Studies , no. 1 2006; (p. 69-70)

— Review of Whitefella Jump Up : The Shortest Way to Nationhood Germaine Greer , 2003 single work essay

'Reflecting upon Dr Greer’s purpose in writing this essay, I have to admit that, as an Aboriginal Australian, I felt somewhat confused. On the one hand, Greer’s claim that she has racked her brains for years trying to imagine a way of healing Aboriginal grief (p. 2) smacks somewhat of paternalism and raises the question—‘if it was a matter of such great concern to her, why did she leave Australia?’ At the same time, however, I have to applaud her argument that there is a need for this nation to ‘end the problematisation of Aborigines’ (p. 2). This has been a persistent theme within Aboriginal communities for some time, a theme that she no doubt became aware of in her many interactions with Aboriginal Australians over the years.' (Introduction)

A Script for White Australians Jack Waterford , 2003 single work review
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 20 September 2003; (p. 3a)

— Review of Whitefella Jump Up : The Shortest Way to Nationhood Germaine Greer , 2003 single work essay
Greer's Arguments Not So Germane Mark McKenna , 2003 single work review
— Appears in: The Age , 4 October 2003; (p. 4)

— Review of Whitefella Jump Up : The Shortest Way to Nationhood Germaine Greer , 2003 single work essay
Mind Hoards Morag Fraser , 2003-2004 single work review
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , December-January no. 257 2003-2004; (p. 19-20)

— Review of Whitefella Jump Up : The Shortest Way to Nationhood Germaine Greer , 2003 single work essay ; Made in England : Australia's British Inheritance David Malouf , 2003 single work essay
An Evanescent Sense Peter Stewart , 2004 single work review
— Appears in: Meanjin , vol. 63 no. 1 2004; (p. 221-227)

— Review of Whitefella Jump Up : The Shortest Way to Nationhood Germaine Greer , 2003 single work essay
Whitefella Go Jump Anita Heiss , 2004 single work review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 18-19 September 2004; (p. 10)

— Review of Whitefella Jump Up : The Shortest Way to Nationhood Germaine Greer , 2003 single work essay
Greer Offers Denton Enough Rope Valerie Lawson , 2004 single work column
— Appears in: The Age , 24 July 2004; (p. 7) The Sydney Morning Herald , 24-25 July 2004; (p. 33)
Lawson reports on Greer's reaction to her September 2003 interview on Andrew Denton's Enough Rope. Greer was annoyed with Denton's personal line of questioning as she understood she was to be talking about her essay 'Whitefella Jump Up'. Denton contended that there had been no understanding to discuss the essay.
We're Here Because There's Beer Chris Middendorp , 2004 single work column
— Appears in: The Age , 4 December 2004; (p. 8)
Australia's economy was once driven by alcohol and the social influence of drinking remains strong. The author discusses Australians' relationship with alcohol and how this has been portrayed in Australian literature.
Response Les Murray , 2004 single work criticism
— Appears in: Whitefella Jump Up : The Shortest Way to Nationhood 2004; (p. 139-142)
Commentary Peter Craven , 2004 single work criticism
— Appears in: Whitefella Jump Up : The Shortest Way to Nationhood 2004; (p. 130-137)
Response Lillian Holt , 2004 single work criticism
— Appears in: Whitefella Jump Up : The Shortest Way to Nationhood 2004; (p. 143-145)
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