On How I Came To Write 'the Lucky Country'
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
On How I Came To Write 'the Lucky Country'
By (Author) Donald Horne
Melbourne University Press
Melbourne University Press
30th December 2005
Australia
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Social and cultural history
994.06092
Physical Properties
Paperback
156
Width 118mm, Height 180mm, Spine 15mm
124g
Description
The publication in 1964 of "The Lucky Country" changed the way that Australians thought about themselves. Its fresh and penetrating critique of the Australian way of life, both private and public, confirmed its author Donald Horne's status as a leading figure in Australian intellectual life, and is still influential four decades on. MUP republishes an extract from Horne's memoirs that recalls both critically and nostalgically the personal and public circumstances, which led him to write "The Lucky Country".
Author Bio
Professor Donald Horne AO was born in Muswellbrook, New South Wales, and educated at the University of Sydney. After a career in journalism, he joined the academic staff of the politicial science department at the University of New South Wales, rising to head of department. He was Chair of the Australia Council from 1985 to 1990. His books include The Lucky Country, Death of the Lucky Country, Time of Hope, The Next Australia and The Education of Young Donald.
