Australian Paradox by Jeanne MacKenzie

Book Description

Secondhand. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges. Sunning to front and back endpages. Signed by previous owner. Dust jacket is in fair condition with holes to right edge. Scuffing marks on covers. Dust jacket is now enclosed in a glossy protective cover.

Jeanne McKenzie visited Australia in 1959 and 1960 and logged thousands of miles from Brisbane to Perth in her efforts to discover why we are, what we are. She talked to many people, and she asked many questions.

From her impressions, she has made a friendly, trenchant survey of what she regards as our vices and virtues, a survey that pulls no punches and will set many people arguing. A survey, too, that will give a great many newcomers and intending newcomers to this country a clearer picture of what they can hope for - and of what they'll be up against.