Social Sciences
8 years ago

Australia's Anxiety Over Empty North Shapes National Identity and Environmental Debates.

Environment, Race, and Nationhood in Australia: Revisiting the Empty North
Russell McGregor

Paper Summary

The article discusses how Australians were concerned about the empty northern regions of their country for many years. These worries influenced how the nation saw itself. The research explores why Australians were anxious about the tropical areas of Australia and how these concerns still impact discussions about the north today.

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