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Australia's Ambivalence Towards Asia 'considers contemporary and historical examples from Australian culture, literature, politics, media and society, contrasting Asian traditions and the experience of non-Anglo migrants in Australia. This is an account of the worldview underlying much of Anglo-Australian culture, of the difficulty it has had in understanding Asia and Asians, and in constructing a meaningful and durable relationship with Asian societies and cultures.' (Publisher's blurb)

A significant section of the book (p.199-269) focuses on Blanche D'Alpuget's Turtle Beach, a novel published in 1981 and set in Malaysia. D'Cruz and Steele examine the novel's theoretical, cultural and political framework, and deconstruct the manner in which the book positions the reader.

Notes

  • To four pioneers in post-colonial explorations (in alphabetical order) : Syed Hussein Alatas (Malaysia), Ashis Nandy (India), Henry Reynolds (Australia), Edward Said (USA)

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    • Clayton, Murrumbeena - Oakleigh - Springvale area, Melbourne South East, Melbourne, Victoria,: Monash Asia Institute , 2003 .
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      Extent: 466p.
      Edition info: 2nd ed., substantially revised and enlarged.
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      • Includes bibliographical references (p.[388]-435) and index.
      ISBN: 1876924098 (pbk.)
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