Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Mosler, David, 1941– Australia, the recreational society / David Mosler. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0–275–97232–1 (alk. paper) 1. National characteristics, Australian. 2. Nationalism—Australia. 3. Popular culture—Australia. 4. Australia—Social life and customs. 5. Australia—Politics and government. 6. Australia—Civilization—American influences. 7. Australia— Civilization. I. Title. DU121.M67 2002 994—dc21 2001036695 British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data is available. Copyright © 2002 by David Mosler All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced, by any process or technique, without the express written consent of the publisher. Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 2001036695 ISBN: 0-275-97232-1 First published in 2002 Praeger Publishers, 88 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06881 An imprint of Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc. www.praeger.com Printed in the United States of America The paper used in this book complies with the Permanent Paper Standard issued by the National Information Standards Organization (Z39.48–1984). 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 -iv- |