The Country of Lost Children: An Australian Anxiety

by Peter Pierce

No Customer Reviews

Select Format

Select Condition

Book Overview

The figure of the lost child has haunted the Australian imagination. Peter Pierce's original and sometimes shocking study The Country of Lost Children traces this ambivalent and disturbing history. Drawing on a wide range of sources, from poetry, fiction and newspaper reports to paintings and films, The Country of Lost Children analyzes the cultural and moral implications of the lost child in Australian history and illuminates a crucial aspect of...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0521594995

ISBN13:9780521594998

Release Date:June 1999

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Length:230 Pages

Weight:0.69 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Related Subjects

History Literary Criticism Literary Criticism & Collections Philosophy

Customer Reviews

0 rating

Write a review

ThriftBooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. We personally assess every book's quality and offer rare, out-of-print treasures. We deliver the joy of reading in recyclable packaging with free standard shipping on US orders over $15. ThriftBooks.com. Read more. Spend less.

Copyright © 2024 Thriftbooks.com Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks^® and the ThriftBooks^® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC

The Country of Lost Children: An Australian Anxiety

Select Format

Select Condition

Recommended

Book Overview

Customer Reviews

Popular Categories

Website

My Account

Partnerships

Quick Help

About Us

Follow Us