Adorned with over 100 colour illustrations, Symbols Of Australia takes an entertaining and provocative look at those images that best represent Australia.
They range from natural wonders like Uluru, the kangaroo and the great white shark to man-made icons such as the Harbour Bridge, the Southern Cross flag and the Holden. They are variously modern, obsolete, loved, feared, official and commercial. But what they have in common is the way they capture and promote an Australian identity.
This authoritative book uncovers the background to all our national symbols, posing searching questions along the way. What makes them popular? Do they unite us? And why does Australia have so many?