Australia's ambivalence towards Asia : politics, neo/post-colonialism, and fact/fiction

J.V. D'Cruz and William Steele
Clayton, Vic. : Monash Asia Institute, c2003.

ISBN: 1876924098

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Book description
This book was triggered by Blanche D'Alpuget's novel Turtle Beach which is set in Malaysia and depicts Asians in an unflattering way. Australia's ambivalence towards Asia analyses the difficulties Australia has in establishing a meaningful relationship with Asia. It presents contemporary and historical examples from Australian culture, politics, media and society, contrasting Asian traditions and the experience of non-Anglo migrants in Australia.

About the author
Professor J. V. D'Cruz is an adjunct professor in Australia-Asia relations in the Monash Asia Institute at Monash University.
Mr William Steele is an honorary research associate in the Monash Asia Institute at Monash University.

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