{"title":"Graeme Davison","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the works of Graeme Davison, a distinguished Australian historian renowned for his insightful exploration of urban history, social theory, and personal narratives. Davison's influence in the realm of history is profound, as he artfully combines meticulous research with engaging storytelling to bring the past to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Davison's acclaimed works is \u003cem\u003eCity Dreamers\u003c\/em\u003e, a captivating journey through the evolution of urban spaces, reflecting on the aspirations and challenges that have shaped modern cities. His adept analysis offers a deeper understanding of how cities influence and are influenced by their inhabitants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelve into the life of an eminent thinker in \u003cem\u003eHugh Stretton\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling biography that examines the contributions and legacy of the esteemed Australian social scientist. Davison paints a vivid picture of Stretton's life, blending personal stories with an exploration of his significant impact on Australian society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eMy Grandfather's Clock\u003c\/em\u003e, Davison takes a more intimate approach, providing a touching memoir that intertwines themes of time, memory, and family heritage. Through the lens of a cherished family heirloom, he offers a poignant reflection on the connections between past and present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a history enthusiast, a lover of biographies, or simply enjoy stories that illuminate human experiences, Graeme Davison's works are sure to enrich your understanding of the world and its intricate narratives. Start exploring this exceptional collection today and discover the insightful and illuminating world of one of Australia's foremost historians.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hugh-stretton-by-graeme-davison-9781760640743","title":"Hugh Stretton","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralia's greatest social-democratic thinker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA public intellectual known for his deeply humane approach to social, economic and urban issues, Hugh Stretton was an Australian original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis \u003cem\u003ePolitical Sciences\u003c\/em\u003e was described by The Times Literary Supplement as 'a work of near genius'. His groundbreaking \u003cem\u003eIdeas for Australian Cities\u003c\/em\u003e became the manifesto for a generation awakening to the distinctive features of our cities and suburbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this selection, leading historian Graeme Davison includes highlights from these and other published and unpublished works, showcasing Stretton's bravura intellectual style, grounded analysis, literary flair and the remarkable range of his thinking on history, politics, urban planning, and progressive social and economic development. Davison also provides a substantial and valuable introduction, setting the work in context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStretton saw the dangers of the neoliberal orthodoxy that took hold in the Anglophone world from the early 1980s. 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From their tribal homeland in the Scottish Borders, he follows them to the garrison town of Carlisle, from industrial Birmingham to Edwardian Australia, and from the Great War to his own suburban childhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the story of an ordinary family's journey from frontier warfare and dispossession through economic turmoil and emigration to modest prosperity. 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Building on a lifetime's work, Davison views Australian history, from 1788 to the present day, through the eyes of city dreamers such as Henry Lawson, Charles Bean, and Hugh Stretton, as well as others who have helped make the cities we inhabit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDavison looks at significant individuals or groups that he calls snobs, slummers, pessimists, exodists, suburbans, and anti-suburbans. He argues that there's a particular twist to the ways in which Australians think about cities and the ways we live in them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis extraordinary book excavates the cultural history of the Australian city by focusing on 'dreamers', those who battle to make and re-make our cities. 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