The Coast Dwellers: Australians Living on the Edge — Philip Drew
The Coast Dwellers: Australians Living on the Edge — Philip Drew
Title: The Coast Dwellers: Australians Living on the Edge — Philip Drew
Author: Philip Drew
Publisher: Penguin Books Australia
Format: Paperback
Edition: First Penguin Books Australia edition, 1994. A Penguin Original.
ISBN: 0140242066
Condition: Second-hand. Good condition with light cover rubbing, edge wear, mild corner wear, age toning and some marks to the page edges. Binding appears firm and pages are clean and readable. Please see photos for the exact copy available.
The Coast Dwellers is Philip Drew’s study of Australian identity through the idea of the coast as a defining cultural space. Rather than seeing the inland or “central heart” as the core of national identity, Drew argues that Australians are shaped by life on the edge of the continent, looking outward to the sea and the world.
The book explores architecture, art, literature and popular media, making it a strong fit for readers interested in Australian cultural history, coastal life, popular culture and national identity.