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Technical change in Asian agriculture »
Publication date: 1973
The 'green revolution' has been seen as the answer to the problem of matching growth of food production with that of population. In spite of the importance of this problem, however, surprisingly few hard facts are available. This book is one of the first authoritative assessments of the spread and impact in Asia of the new agricultural technology. It provides vital data and probes their significance for the farmers and the economies of the region. Many of the book's authors are well known for their contribution to this field and their findings will be of major interest to policy makers introducing and evaluating new techniques, to those involved in channelling agricultural aid, and to all concerned with the possible global significance of the new technology. In Agricultural Development in Asia (ANUP, Canberra, 1969) a group of experts under Dr Shand's editorship laid a basis for understanding of development up to the time of introduction of the new technology. Technical Change in Asian Agriculture builds on that basis with field-level assessment of the progress of the new technology anid with consideration of its actual or potential secondary repercussions.
Land between two laws: early European land acquisitions in New Guinea. »
Publication date: 1973
This book penetrates the facade of colonial law to consider European land acquisitions in the context of a complex historical process. Its context is land, but it is fundamentally a legal study of the problems arising out of the dichotomy between traditional New Guinea law and imposed Prussian law. Though these problems arose out of events that took place more than fifty years ago, they are of immediate relevance for New Guinea in the 1970s. They are mostly still unsolved and are only now emerging from under the layers of political compromise that have concealed them. Dr Sack emphasises the differences between traditional and introduced law in New Guinea in order to investigate the chances of a synthesis between them. He offers no panacea, but points up clearly the tasks which must be accomplished before the 'land between two laws' can become a truly independent state. This is an essential work for anthropologists, lawyers and all those concerned with the emergence of a stable, unified Papua New Guinea.
China in Burma's foreign policy »
Publication date: 1973
Few of the smaller nations today, particularly in south-east Asia, have succeeded in remaining unaligned with one or other of the great powers. Burma is one th at has. This paper traces the course of Burma{u2019}s foreign policy towards China since World War II. It shows how, though at times relations have been strained as during the anti-Chinese riots, Burma has succeeded in maintaining amicable relations with China without committing herself to the Chinese camp. Though China dominates Burma{u2019}s foreign policy, she has not succeeded in making Burma merely a satellite state wholly dictated to by the Chinese regime.
Proceedings of the Symposium on Nature Conservation in the Pacific of the Twelfth Pacific Science Congress held in Canberra, Australia, 18 August to 3 September 1971 »
Publication date: 1973
From at least the time man first controlled fire he has made use of land and water, plants and animals, and has encroached on the natural balance of his universe. Now increases in population and developments in technology threaten that balance, and there is a special urgency to define the problems of nature conservation and to find solutions to them. This book is a stocktaking of the natural resources of the Pacific region, resources subject to competing demands. To establish their most effective use thus requires evaluation in social and scientific, economic and political terms. The authors of this book include some of the world's leading experts in nature conservation and related resource-use problems. The problems they write about - conservation in relation to other uses, fauna conservation in relation to flora conservation, conservation of wide-ranging groups, conservation on oceanic and offshore islands, restoration after mining- and the solutions they suggest are of fundamental and challenging importance.
Civilising capitalism: the Labor movement in New South Wales 1870-1900 »
Publication date: 1973
This book narrates and analyses the vital role of the trade unions of New South Wales, centred on the Trades and Labor Council, between 1870 and 1891, when they formed the parliamentary Labor Party. The author argues that the Labor movement was an integral social institution and successfully kept capitalism in check for a generation; but, at the beginning of the momentous 1890s, the unions found a triumphant capitalism beginning to lurch out of control. The problem for Labor then was to civilise capitalism, and as its means it established the Labor Party. Extraordinary electoral success in 1891 was immediately followed by troubles that would have destroyed a shallow-rooted political group. But the Labor Party survived, not least because it was a new kind of party, with a firm organisation outside parliament and a permanent program for progress, in great contrast with existing unstable parliamentary sects. The New South Wales Labor Party was the catalyst for the formation of modern political parties in Australia, but it belonged to its society and had to struggle to maintain its identity as it accomplished its reforming mission. In 1894-5, Labor formed a tacit partnership with the premier George Reid, and ushered in a hectic period in which New South Wales not only had its politics and society modernised, but was also prepared for Federation. In 1899 Labor asserted its autonomy by deposing Reid, and so began a new reform era. Bede Nairn{u2019}s scholarship, understanding and skill as a writer make this book an outstanding contribution to the history of Australian politics, social reform, parliamentary systems and nineteenth century New South Wales.
Aboriginal health »
Publication date: 1973
From this study of Aboriginal health a depressing picture emerges. The death rate for Aborigines from almost all causes, and the incidence of communicable disease, is much higher than for white Australians. Much of Aboriginal ill-health is directly associated with poverty and poor living conditions - and therefore hygiene - and with malnutrition, particularly among the children. On health grounds alone, the Aborigines are shown to be severely handicapped in almost every aspect relative to white Australians, and to other indigenous minorities such as the Maoris and the American Indians. Though it is recognised that an Aboriginal 'health problem' exists and a good deal of factual material has been collected, no systematic survey of the available data has ever been made. If the problem is to be solved, the available knowledge must be collated and interrelated. That is the aim of this study. The book covers a wide range of diseases and patterns and causes of death among Aborigines and part-Aborigines throughout Australia; it shows many gaps in knowledge, in particular the lack of ordered statistics with which those concerned with Aboriginal health must contend. The problem of Aboriginal health will not be solved quickly, but Dr Moodie{u2019}s work, and the suggestions he makes, provide a basis on which future policy may be developed. This book is essential reading for all concerned with the quality of life in Australia and with the plight of the Aborigines.
An architect of freedom: John Hubert Plunkett in New South Wales, 1832-1869 »
Publication date: 1973
Irish-born John Hubert Plunkett, descendant of an ancient family and a Trinity College-trained lawyer, came to New South Wales in 1832 to take up the position of Solicitor-General. A quiet, cultivated man, and a Roman Catholic, he was an incongruous figure in the hurly-burly of colonial life. He was an idealist, a man of determination and integrity, a liberal before his time. In the fields of law, government, and education, and particularly as Attorney-General from 1836 to 1856, he played a vital role in the transition period that saw New South Wales shaking free from its penal past and developing into a free society. An Architect of Freedom is more than the study of one man. It is a scholarly and readable account of a so-far much neglected period of colonial history, invaluable to the student of political and social history, and to the lawyer, and fascinating reading for the layman.
A rational approach to automated cartography »
Publication date: 1973
Published Press Archives http://press.anu.edu.au/node/3037 1885_115000.jpg ANU Press A rational approach to automated cartography Saturday, 18 August, 1973 Not available Archive Scholarly Information Services Macleod, Iain Donald Graham
Non-tariff distortions of Australian trade »
Publication date: 1973
Published Press Archives http://press.anu.edu.au/node/3515 1885_115186.jpg ANU Press Non-tariff distortions of Australian trade Saturday, 18 August, 1973 Not available Archive Scholarly Information Services Lloyd, P. J.
Results of preliminary tests on sections of a disk laser amplifier for a 44 mm diameter beam »
Publication date: 1973
Published Press Archives http://press.anu.edu.au/node/3481 1885_114999.jpg ANU Press Results of preliminary tests on sections of a disk laser amplifier for a 44 mm diameter beam Saturday, 18 August, 1973 Not available Archive Scholarly Information Services Inall, E. K