Multiculturalism and Australian identity / edited by Justin Healey.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Healey, Justin, editor.

Series:

Issues in society (Balmain, N.S.W.) ; Volume 408.

Issues in Society ; Volume 408

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Multiculturalism--Australia.

Multiculturalism.

Nationalism--Australia.

Nationalism.

National characteristics, Australian.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (60 pages) : color illustrations.

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Thirroul, New South Wales : The Spinney Press, 2016.

Summary:

Contemporary Australian society is a patchwork of cultural and ethnic diversity. Australians are largely embracing of multiculturalism and welcoming of those born overseas, however being ‘Australian’ can describe a broad range of characteristics, behaviours and attitudes. National identity and pride in being Australian regularly influence public debate in Australia, but they are not always clearly defined. How do Australians living in a multicultural society identify with their national identity, and how do they view themselves as citizens? This book examines Australia’s cultural diversity and the issue of social cohesion in light of its longstanding policy of multiculturalism. It also discusses a range of symbols and attitudes which define what it means to be Australian. Are multiculturalism and nationalism necessarily at odds?

Contents:

Chapter 1. Multiculturalism and social cohesion

Chapter 2. Discussing Australian identity.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Includes index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed July 27, 2016).

ISBN:

1-925339-17-3

OCLC:

946314544