The Perfect Swarm

The Perfect Swarm
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Publisher : Basic Books (AZ)
Total Pages : 290
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ISBN-10 : 9780465020249
ISBN-13 : 0465020240
Rating : 4/5 (49 Downloads)

Synopsis The Perfect Swarm by : Len Fisher

The IgNobel Prize-winner and author of Rock, Paper, Scissors applies science-based solutions to seemingly complex problems in life.

Borderwork in Multicultural Australia

Borderwork in Multicultural Australia
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 196
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ISBN-10 : 9781000256383
ISBN-13 : 1000256383
Rating : 4/5 (83 Downloads)

Synopsis Borderwork in Multicultural Australia by : John O'Carroll

Refugees. Border protection. Ethnic gangs. Terrorism. History wars. Pauline Hanson. Australia's faith in multiculturalism has been shaken by fierce attacks from its enemies and a sense of crisis among its friends. Multiculturalism has become a political tool to win votes and generate community anxiety. What is left of the multicultural ideal? Bob Hodge and John O'Carroll take the pulse of multicultural Australia in the wake of September 11. They investigate the hot spots' of multiculturalism, showing how they cluster around fiercely defended boundaries and borders, both literal and symbolic. They tackle the issues of racism past and present, and show how injustice impacts on many communities in Australia, including Aboriginals as well as more recent migrant groups. The authors argue that despite appearances, multiculturalism is alive and well in Australia, and a commitment to tolerance and diversity characterises daily life. In fact, Australia's multiculture is the best kind of borderwork against terrorism, racism and injustice. A timely, original and optimistic discussion of Australia's multicultural past and our possible futures.' Graeme Turner, Director, Centre for Critical and Cultural Studies, University of Queensland This clearly written book shines a welcome light on the fog of critique of Australian multiculturalism from both the Right and the Left.' Jock Collins, Professor of Economics, University of Technology Sydney

Sofala and the Gold Rushes

Sofala and the Gold Rushes
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 97
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ISBN-10 : 0646180983
ISBN-13 : 9780646180984
Rating : 4/5 (83 Downloads)

Synopsis Sofala and the Gold Rushes by : George Turnbull Dick

The Second Rush

The Second Rush
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 70
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ISBN-10 : 0958954313
ISBN-13 : 9780958954310
Rating : 4/5 (13 Downloads)

Synopsis The Second Rush by : Robert Graham V. Baker

Convicts in the Indian Ocean

Convicts in the Indian Ocean
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 203
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ISBN-10 : 9780230596542
ISBN-13 : 0230596541
Rating : 4/5 (42 Downloads)

Synopsis Convicts in the Indian Ocean by : C. Anderson

When the British took control of the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius soon after the abolition of the slave trade, they were faced with a labour-hungry and potentially hostile Franco-Mauritian plantocracy. This book explores the context in which Indian convicts were transported to the island and put to work building the infrastructure necessary to fuel the expansion of the sugar industry. Drawing on hitherto unexplored archival material, it is shown how convicts experienced transportation and integrated into the Mauritian social and economic fabric.

A History of Foreign Words in English

A History of Foreign Words in English
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Publisher : Hassell Street Press
Total Pages : 372
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ISBN-10 : 1015093035
ISBN-13 : 9781015093034
Rating : 4/5 (35 Downloads)

Synopsis A History of Foreign Words in English by : Mary Sidney 1896- Serjeantson

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