Being Australian: Narratives of National Identity

Following a decade of major social and cultural change in Australia, this study looks at what exactly it means to be Australian and examines how different concepts—such as egalitarianism and sporting prowess—have been used to create a national identity. Serving as a broad introduction to Australian history and social science, it explores the origins and effects of the national character, including the dominant ideas of class, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, and race in modern society.