{"title":"Diane Langmore (Ed)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDive into a world of biographical exploration with the works edited by Diane Langmore (Ed), a renowned figure in the realm of education and reference literature. Specialising in capturing the lives and contributions of notable individuals, Langmore's editorial prowess shines through with precision and depth. Her work, particularly the esteemed \u003cem\u003eAustralian Dictionary of Biography Vol 17 A-K\u003c\/em\u003e, offers a comprehensive insight into the personal histories of significant figures within Australian society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach volume under her editorial guidance serves as a valuable resource for students, researchers, and history enthusiasts alike, meticulously detailing the intricate stories and achievements that have shaped the cultural and historical landscape. Langmore's contributions to this series ensure that readers have access to well-researched and engaging content that both informs and inspires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmbark on a scholarly journey through Australia's rich tapestry of historical narratives with the collections edited by Diane Langmore (Ed), and experience the delightful blend of educational insight and storytelling mastery.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"australian-dictionary-of-biography-vol-17-a-k-by-diane-langmore-ed-9780522853827","title":"Australian Dictionary of Biography Vol 17 A-K","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAustralian Dictionary of Biography Vol 17 A-K\u003c\/em\u003e contains 658 biographies of individuals who died between 1981 and 1990. As the first of two volumes for the decade, it presents a colourful mosaic of twentieth-century Australian life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition includes biographies of well-known identities such as Sir Henry Bolte, Sir Robert Askin, Sir Reginald Ansett, Sir Macfarlane Burnet, Sir Raphael and Lady Cilento, Sir Arthur Coles, Robert Holmes-à-Court, Sir Warwick Fairfax, Sir Edmund Herring, Albert Facey, Donald Friend, Sir Roy Grounds, Sir Bernard Heinze, and Sir Robert Helpmann.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNoteworthy Australian women featured in the volume include Dame Elizabeth Couchman, Dame Kate Campbell, Dame Doris Fitton, Dame Zara Holt, and Lady (Maie) Casey. Although many of these women achieved prominence in professions conventionally regarded as the preserve of women, others—such as Ruby Boye-Jones, a coast-watcher; Ellen Cashman, a union organiser; Elsie Chauvel, a film-maker; Dorothy Crawford, a radio producer; Ruth Dobson, a diplomat; Mary Hodgkin, an anthropologist; Margaret Kelly, a restaurateur; and Patricia Jarrett, a journalist—demonstrate that some women, at least, were breaking free of the constraints of tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46354611306732,"sku":"9780522853827","price":105.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3672813482374.jpg?v=1744283978"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/diane-langmore-ed.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}