The Australian People: An Encyclopedia of the Nation, Its People and Their OriginsDocumenting the dramatic history of Australian settlement, this monumental work describes the rich ethnic and cultural inheritance of the nation through the contributions of its people. It is one of the largest reference works of its kind, with approximately 250 contributors and almost one million words. Profusely illustrated in color and black and white, the book is both a comprehensive encyclopedia and a survey of the controversial debates about