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'How did the kangaroo transform from a bizarre curiosity to an internationally recognised symbol of Australia? How did Vegemite, a waste product of beer, come to be the most popular spread in the country? How did the Opera House survive early controversy to become a national symbol equal to the Pyramids or the Taj Mahal? And does the pavlova belong to Australia or New Zealand?
'Australia is a land of symbols. From the curious, the folkloric, the official, the ancient, the inspiring, the commercial, the lovable, the feared, even the edible, these symbols make the abstract concept of the nation tangible and give us an identity by representing Australia to itself and the world. But how are national symbols created? What makes them popular? Do they unite or divide the nation? And what do they really mean?
'Symbols of Australia uncovers the stories behind Australia's best-loved symbols. Entertaining, provocative and often surprising, it proves that while some may seem quirky or frivolous and others get taken for granted, they all have significance that goes beyond the surface.' (From the publisher's website.)
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Reviews : Books
2011
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review
— Appears in: Australian Historical Studies , March vol. 42 no. 1 2011; (p. 157-158)
— Review of Symbols of Australia 2009 anthology essay -
Image is Everything
2010
single work
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— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 26 June 2010; (p. 12-13) -
Truth and Myth Conceptions
2010
single work
review
— Appears in: The Sun-Herald , 21 February 2010; (p. 12)
— Review of Symbols of Australia 2009 anthology essay -
Books
2010
single work
review
— Appears in: The West Australian , 30 January 2010; (p. 26)
— Review of Symbols of Australia 2009 anthology essay ; Journeys to the Interior 2010 selected work essay -
Leading the Symbol Life
2010
single work
review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 23-24 January 2010; (p. 24-25)
— Review of Symbols of Australia 2009 anthology essay ; Dog's Eye and Dead Horse : The Complete Guide to Australian Rhyming Slang 2009 reference
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Off the Shelf : Australia
2010
single work
review
— Appears in: The Age , 16 January 2010; (p. 27)
— Review of Symbols of Australia 2009 anthology essay -
Leading the Symbol Life
2010
single work
review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 23-24 January 2010; (p. 24-25)
— Review of Symbols of Australia 2009 anthology essay ; Dog's Eye and Dead Horse : The Complete Guide to Australian Rhyming Slang 2009 reference -
Books
2010
single work
review
— Appears in: The West Australian , 30 January 2010; (p. 26)
— Review of Symbols of Australia 2009 anthology essay ; Journeys to the Interior 2010 selected work essay -
Truth and Myth Conceptions
2010
single work
review
— Appears in: The Sun-Herald , 21 February 2010; (p. 12)
— Review of Symbols of Australia 2009 anthology essay -
Reviews : Books
2011
single work
review
— Appears in: Australian Historical Studies , March vol. 42 no. 1 2011; (p. 157-158)
— Review of Symbols of Australia 2009 anthology essay -
Image is Everything
2010
single work
column
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 26 June 2010; (p. 12-13)