A Sociology of Place in Australia

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Focusing on the evolution of farming and agriculture in Australia, this book combines social, economic, and cultural history with firsthand accounts of life on the land. It examines the state's influence on daily life through a historical agricultural case study, revealing how various sociohistorical processes shape experiences. Key themes include public policy, colonial dispossession, economic shifts, and the effects of neoliberalism and globalization, all of which impact community dynamics and individual experiences in profound ways.