{"product_id":"9781742237909","title":"Australia in 100 Words","description":"Author: Amanda Laugesen\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781742237909\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: NewSouth Publishing\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Oct 2024\u003cbr\u003ePages: 288\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e**Shortlisted, Prime Minister's Literary Awards 2025, Australian history**\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBonzer. Arvo. Tucker. Sickie. Pash. Illywhacker.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are plenty of words to choose from to tell the story of Australia  from iconic Australianisms like \u003ci\u003emateship\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003efair dinkum\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ebogan\u003c\/i\u003e to \u003ci\u003edrop bears\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ebudgie smugglers\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ebin chickens\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd while you aren't likely to hear \u003ci\u003ecrikey\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ecobber\u003c\/i\u003e, or \u003ci\u003ewowser\u003c\/i\u003e walking down the street, you will hear \u003ci\u003eno worries\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003emate\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eyeah nah\u003c\/i\u003e. Words underpin myths and stereotypes of Australian identity; they have also obscured harsh realities and inequalities. Together, these words shine a spotlight on our culture, past and present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistorian and Director of the Australian National Dictionary Centre Amanda Laugesen brings us an innovative linguistic history of Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'From drop bears to bin chickens, raw prawns to faceless men, Laugesen has wrangled every telling word in the Australian menagerie. Far more than 100 words, this gathering of Australian language is an eavesdropping of our ongoing conversation.'  David Astle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A culture and a history unpacked through 100 words and phrases. What a brilliantly conceived and thoroughly engaging book from one of the country's most creative social and cultural historians  who also happens to be its leading scholar of Australian English.'  Frank Bongiorno\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Amanda Laugesen has unlocked Australia's culturally rich wordhoard to track the life-story of 100 unique expressions, and, as a skilled historian and lexicographer, she is just the right person to do this. Words themselves have special storytelling powers, and her selection has many fascinating tales to tell. From the democracy sausage to the halal snack pack, from marngrook to Mabo \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAustralia in 100 Words\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e is a treasure box for anyone passionate about the history of the language, and a must-read for those interested in the interplay between language, culture and society.'  Kate Burridge\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Language is culture. If you want to understand Australia, you can't afford to miss Amanda Laugesen's '100 Words'  linguistic sly grog for Antipodean etymologists everywhere.'  Chris Wallace\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'In an increasingly homogenised world, Laugesen is confident Oz usage will continue to reinvent itself.' \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSydney Morning Herald\/The Age\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'This is a slang dictionary with a difference: depth, substance and stories from yesteryear.' \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Australian Women's Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'An impeccably researched book by an expert in the field,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAustralia in 100 Words\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e is highly informative, written in an engaging, readable style and recommended for anyone interested in linguistics or Australian history.'  ArtsHub\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46839826219166,"sku":"ADS-9781742237909","price":32.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781742237909.jpg?v=1778827464","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781742237909","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}