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Don Dunstan: The Visionary Politician Who Changed Australia
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The biography explores the transformative impact of Don Dunstan, a pivotal political figure in 20th-century Australia, particularly during his tenure as Premier of South Australia. It highlights his progressive reforms, including Aboriginal land rights, women's rights, and the decriminalization of homosexuality, while challenging conservative norms. Despite his popularity, Dunstan faced controversies, especially regarding his personal life. The narrative situates his achievements within the broader cultural shifts of the 1960s and 1970s, illustrating how South Australia influenced national change.
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Don Dunstan: The Visionary Politician Who Changed Australia, Angela Woollacott
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- Don Dunstan: The Visionary Politician Who Changed Australia
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Angela Woollacott
- Publisher
- Allen & Unwin
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 344
- ISBN13
- 9781760631819
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- The biography explores the transformative impact of Don Dunstan, a pivotal political figure in 20th-century Australia, particularly during his tenure as Premier of South Australia. It highlights his progressive reforms, including Aboriginal land rights, women's rights, and the decriminalization of homosexuality, while challenging conservative norms. Despite his popularity, Dunstan faced controversies, especially regarding his personal life. The narrative situates his achievements within the broader cultural shifts of the 1960s and 1970s, illustrating how South Australia influenced national change.