Paul Carter is a writer whose nomadic childhood instilled in him a unique perspective on the world. His stories often explore the complexities of identity and belonging as shaped by constant movement and diverse cultural encounters. Carter's prose is characterized by its keen observational detail and an underlying philosophical inquiry into the human condition. His work invites readers to contemplate the fluid nature of home and the universal search for connection across vastly different landscapes.
Focusing on the politics and poetics of renaming colonial placenames to Indigenous ones, this practice-based exploration draws on case studies from Western Australia. It engages with international critical toponymy theory and traditional etymological methods, highlighting the complexities of meaning, reference, and cultural equivalence involved in the renaming process. The author emphasizes how these changes provoke essential discussions about identity and representation within the context of post-colonial discourse.
Migration, colonial Australia and the creative encounter
334 pages
12 hours of reading
Exploring the intersections of colonial anthropology, creative practice, and migrant ethnography, this work offers a deeply personal and candid autoethnography. Paul Carter's narrative provides insights into identity and cultural translation, blending scholarly analysis with artistic expression to reveal the complexities of migration and belonging.
Focusing on the overlooked cultural and intellectual histories of the archipelago, this volume explores the evolving dynamics between governance and democracy. It engages with marginalized perspectives to enhance current discussions, shedding light on how these histories inform contemporary political landscapes.
This book is a product of the Pauper Prisons... Pauper Palaces (Midlands)
(PPPPM) project which has been managed over the last few years by the British
Association for Local History.
Exploring the intersection of emotional meaning and urban design, this book presents a fresh perspective on place-making that emphasizes the importance of community and social innovation. Through case studies from various Australian cities, the author introduces the role of a designer-dramaturg, merging topography with choreography to create meaningful public spaces. By challenging traditional functionalist approaches, the author highlights poetic techniques that foster a sense of welcome and exchange, making this a vital resource for artists and planners seeking to enhance human connection in urban environments.
There are no secrets in a small country town but if you open your mind as well as your heart, who knows what's around the corner. Twenty five years ago Paul Carter moved from inner city Melbourne to regional Victoria on a tree-changing whim. But in a country town you are not just simply the family doctor, you are also a confidante, advocate, priest, batsman, bowler, banker, topic of gossip and even best man. In the spirit of James Herriot and Whitney Otto, the Further Tales of a Country Doctor are Paul's stories of the tapestries of life overseeing a country practice. Rich, spirited, irresistible, sombre but overwhelmingly uplifting, the humanity of these stories will stay with you for a long time.
One cold winter night, on my way to have dinner with friends, I got stuck in traffic. There had been an accident at the lights ahead. As I sat there in the dark and the wet, waiting for the mess to be cleared, I glanced across the road. There on a noticeboard outside a rundown weatherboard church was a message 'Unless you change direction you will end up where you are going'. 'It's a sign,' I said, 'Ha ha!' But I had already taken the message to heart. Paul Carter was a successful doctor with a thriving practice in Melbourne but his personal life had reached a crossroads and the buzz of the city had turned to a grey and grimy drudge. The answer to his problems he decided, was to move to the country to a house on a hill overlooking a lake. Tales of A Country Doctor are Paul's stories of adjusting to life in a small town, and how he came to meet his best mate Hardy, the Munsterlander. Compelling, delightful and surprising, these charming stories of life, loss and healing in a country town will transport you and renew your faith in humanity.
