The Cultivation of Whiteness

Science, Health, and Racial Destiny in Australia

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Author:

Anderson, Warwick

ISBN:

978-0-8223-3840-6

Publication Date:

Aug 2006

Publisher:

Duke University Press

Book Format:

Paperback

List Price:

USD $30.95

Book Description:

A history of the role of biological theories in the construction and "protection" of whiteness in Australia from the first European settlement through World War II.

Book Details

Pages:	400
Detailed Subjects:	Social Science / Disease & Health Issues Medical / Health Care Delivery Medical / Public Health Social Science / Race & Ethnic Relations Science / General Science / Life Sciences / Genetics & Genomics History / Australia & New Zealand History / Europe / Great Britain / Victorian Era (1837-1901) History / Europe / Great Britain / 20Th Century Social Science / Discrimination
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):	6.552 x 9.126 x 1.029 Inches
Book Weight:	1.26 Pounds

Author Biography

Anderson, Warwick (Author)

Warwick Anderson is the co-author of Intolerant Bodies: A Short History of Autoimmunity which won a NSW Premier History Award 2015 in the category of General History. The monetary prize is $15,000.

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