Pages of History: A Century of the Australian Jewish Press – Suzanne D. Rutland (1995)

Author: Suzanne D. Rutland
Publisher: Australian Jewish Press, Darlinghurst, NSW
Year: 1995
Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
Pagination: 303 pages
Illustrations: Illustrations, facsimiles and portraits
Size: Approx. 35 cm
ISBN: 0646245872
Format Note: Oversized volume

Description

Pages of History: A Century of the Australian Jewish Press by Suzanne D. Rutland traces the development of Jewish newspapers and publishing in Australia across a century of social, cultural and community life.

Drawing on archival material, photographs, facsimiles and portraits, the book examines the role of the Australian Jewish press in documenting community affairs, identity, migration, public debate and the changing experiences of Jewish Australians.

Published by the Australian Jewish Press in 1995, this substantial oversized volume is both a media history and an important record of Australian Jewish life and culture.

Includes bibliographical references and an index.

Condition

Very Good. Creasing and wear to the dust jacket, with light shelf wear to the boards. Internally well preserved.

Why You’ll Love It

A substantial and well-illustrated Australian social history title with strong appeal for readers interested in Jewish history, journalism, publishing, migration and multicultural Australia.

Its large format and extensive visual material also make it an attractive reference and research volume.