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The virtual republic : Australia's culture wars of the 1990s
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The virtual republic : Australia's culture wars of the 1990s

by McKenzie Wark

This survey analyses Australian cultural life in the 1990s, examining debates over political correctness, multiculturalism, and postmodernism. It connects conflicts in media and education to broader discussions surrounding a potential Australian republic.

Accession 26173 ISBN 1864485205 Publisher Allen & Unwin
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