Ten Pound Poms: A Life History of British Postwar Emigration to Australia by A.

Description: Ten Pound Poms by A. James Hammerton, Alistair Thomson More than a million Britons emigrated to Australia between the 1940s and 1970s. They were the famous Ten Pound Poms and this is their story, illuminated by the riveting testimony of migrant life histories FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description There is currently a revived interest in British emigration to Australia; This book fills a gaping hole in the literature; Explores the experiences of migrants who returned to Britain as well as the lives of those who stayed in Australia; Draws directly and substantially upon the rich personal testimony of about 500 British emigrants - including oral history interviews, diaries, letters, memoirs and photographs collected by the authors; The authors are leading practitioners in the field and the book is alert to the subtle levels of meaning available through such sources and explores cutting edge approaches and issues in life history research Flap More than a million Britons emigrated to Australia between the 1940s and 1970s. They were the famous ten pound Poms and this is their story. Illuminated by the fascinating testimony of migrant life histories, this is the first substantial history of their experience and fills a gaping hole in the literature of emigration.The authors, both leading figures in the fields of oral history and migration studies, draw upon a rich life history archive of letters, diaries, personal photographs and hundreds of oral history interviews with former migrants, including those who settled in Australia and those who returned to Britain. They offer original interpretations of key historical themes, including: motivations for emigration; gender relations and the family dynamics of migration; the very familiar and awfully strange confrontation with the new world; the anguish of homesickness and return; and the personal and national identities of both settlers and returnees, fifty years on.Accessible and appealing, this book will engage readers interested in British and Australian migration history and intrigued about the significance of migrant memories for individuals, families and nations. Author Biography A. James Hammerton is Honorary Research Associate at La Trobe University, Melbourne. Alistair Thomson is Director of the Centre for Continuing Education at the University of Sussex and Reader in Continuing Education and History Table of Contents List of figuresList of TablesAcknowledgementsList of abbreviationsA note on punctuation of interviewsIntroduction PART I EMIGRATION 1. Imagining Australia22 Leaving Britain3. Between two worldsPART II BRITONS IN POSTWAR AUSTRALIA 4. Strangers on the shore 5. Butlins without the laughs: life on the hostel 6. An Australian working life 7. Suburban dreams and family realities: making a home in Australia 8. Ten pound pioneers of the back-packing generation 9. My wayward heart: the British exodus from AustraliaPART III MIGRATION, MEMORY AND IDENTITY 10. Coming home 11. British Australians: migration, nationality and identityAppendix: statistical summary of project interviewsBibliographyIndex Review "This book presents a brilliantly vivid, informative, sensitive and thoughtful account of the major post-war migration stream to Australia. Because the authors write in an intelligent, lucid and jargon-free manner, this is a book accessible to many."--Steven Constantine, University of Lancaster. Promotional More than a million Britons emigrated to Australia between the 1940s and 1970s. They were the famous Ten Pound Poms and this is their story, illuminated by the riveting testimony of migrant life histories Long Description There is currently a revived interest in British emigration to Australia; This book fills a gaping hole in the literature; Explores the experiences of migrants who returned to Britain as well as the lives of those who stayed in Australia; Draws directly and substantially upon the rich personal testimony of about 500 British emigrants - including oral history interviews, diaries, letters, memoirs and photographs collected by the authors; The authors are leading practitioners in the field and the book is alert to the subtle levels of meaning available through such sources and explores cutting edge approaches and issues in life history research Review Quote "This book presents a brilliantly vivid, informative, sensitive and thoughtful account of the major post-war migration stream to Australia. Because the authors write in an intelligent, lucid and jargon-free manner, this is a book accessible to many."--Steven Constantine, University of Lancaster. Description for Sales People There is currently a revived interest in British emigration to Australia - supported by the Australian government and reported enthusiastically by the British press in particular. There has been no substantial history of Postwar British emigrants since the 1980s. This book fills a gaping hole in the literature. Almost uniquely within migration history, this book explores the experiences of migrants who returned to Britain as well as the lives of those who stayed in Australia. Draws directly and substantially upon the rich personal testimony of about 500 British emigrants - including oral history interviews, diaries, letters, memoirs and photographs collected by the authors. This testimony makes for a lively and accessible history that will engage a broad readership. The authors are leading practitioners in the field and have written a book that is alert to the subtle levels of meaning available through such sources and that explores cutting edge approaches and issues in life history research. Description for Bookstore More than a million Britons emigrated to Australia between the 1940s and 1970s. They were the famous "ten pound Poms" and this is their story. Illuminated by the fascinating testimony of migrant life histories, this is the first substantial history of their experience and fills a gaping hole in the literature of emigration. The authors, both leading figures in the fields of oral history and migration studies, draw upon a rich life history archive of letters, diaries, personal photographs and hundreds of oral history interviews with former migrants, including those who settled in Australia and those who returned to Britain. Details ISBN071907133X Author Alistair Thomson Short Title 10 POUND POMS Publisher Manchester University Press Language English ISBN-10 071907133X ISBN-13 9780719071331 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2005 Imprint Manchester University Press Place of Publication Manchester Country of Publication United Kingdom Subtitle A Life History of British Postwar Emigration to Australia DOI 10.1604/9780719071331 UK Release Date 2005-05-05 NZ Release Date 2005-05-05 Pages 400 Publication Date 2005-05-05 DEWEY 304.894041 Illustrations Illustrations, black & white Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2005-05-04 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:2902790;

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