Assignment New Guinea by Keith Willey (1974, Hardcover)

Author: Keith Willey
Publisher: Jacaranda Press, Brisbane
Format: Hardcover
Pages: x, 263 pages + [18 pages of plates]
ISBN: 9780701607470 / 0701607475
Language: English
Condition: Very Good – light wear to dust jacket; internally clean and well bound

Description
In Assignment New Guinea, Australian journalist and author Keith Willey presents a vivid, on-the-ground exploration of Papua New Guinea during a time of significant cultural and political transformation. Through a combination of reportage, personal observation, and historical reflection, Willey delves into the lives, customs, and landscapes of a nation on the cusp of independence. With photographs, maps, and portraits enriching the text, the book offers a compelling snapshot of PNG in the early 1970s.

Why You’ll Love It
An insightful and engaging work of travel journalism, this title will appeal to readers interested in Melanesian cultures, Australian-Pacific relations, and the evolution of Papua New Guinea’s modern identity. A valuable read for cultural historians, travellers, and those researching Australia’s regional influence.