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The use and abuse of Australian history

How do Australians use, and sometimes misuse, the past? What are the private and public purposes it serves, and what dangers attend its abuse? This collection of essays explores these debates, and the ways in which the past enters everyday life in Australia, with a plea for the imaginative study of history.

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  • "How do Australians use, and sometimes misuse, the past? What are the private and public purposes it serves, and what dangers attend its abuse? This collection of essays explores these debates, and the ways in which the past enters everyday life in Australia, with a plea for the imaginative study of history."@en
  • "This collection of engaging and vigorous essays examine what makes the history business tick. Davison demonstrates that Australia's history can be relevant to the issues we confront everyday at the government level, at work, and in our communities. This is a powerful plea for the critical and imaginative study of history."@en

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  • "History"@en
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  • "The use and abuse of Australian history"
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