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The inter-relationship between language and Australia's diverse landscapes is explored through a collection of essays that span from the Ord River to Antarctica. This work examines how various languages shape perceptions and treatment of the environment, covering a wide range of topics that blend cultural, political, and poetic elements. By addressing both prehistoric and contemporary perspectives, it highlights the profound impact of storytelling and language on our understanding of the Australian landscape.
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Words for Country: Landscape and Language in Australia, Tim Bonyhady
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- 2001
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- Title
- Words for Country: Landscape and Language in Australia
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Tim Bonyhady
- Publisher
- UNSW Press
- Publisher
- 2001
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 288
- ISBN13
- 9780868406282
- Category
- About Literature, Maps and Travel, Encyclopedia
- Description
- The inter-relationship between language and Australia's diverse landscapes is explored through a collection of essays that span from the Ord River to Antarctica. This work examines how various languages shape perceptions and treatment of the environment, covering a wide range of topics that blend cultural, political, and poetic elements. By addressing both prehistoric and contemporary perspectives, it highlights the profound impact of storytelling and language on our understanding of the Australian landscape.