{"title":"Kama Maclean","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelve into the engaging world of history and military studies with the works of \u003cem\u003eKama Maclean\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished historian whose insightful research brings to light the intricate narratives of colonial and post-colonial eras. Known for her thorough scholarship and engaging writing style, Maclean explores complex themes with clarity and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer collection includes notable works such as \u003cem\u003eBritish India\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWhite Australia\u003c\/em\u003e, which offer a captivating examination of pivotal historical events and policies. These books provide readers with a deeper understanding of the socio-political dynamics that have shaped contemporary societies. By blending meticulous research with compelling storytelling, Maclean invites readers to explore the subtleties of empire and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have a keen interest in history or military studies, or if you're simply looking to expand your knowledge about the British colonial impact and its lasting legacy, Kama Maclean's works are essential additions to your bookshelf. Each book promises an enlightening journey through the pages of history, making complex topics accessible and engaging for all readers.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"british-india-white-australia-by-dr-kama-maclean-9781742236216","title":"British India, White Australia","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLonglisted for the ICAS Book Prize 2021 - Best Book in the Humanities\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShortlisted for the 2021 Ernest Scott Prize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHighly Commended- Victorian Premier's Literary Awards 2021\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShortlisted for the Australian History Prize in the NSW Premier's History Awards 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Commonwealth, curry and cricket' has become the belaboured phrase by which Australia seeks to emphasise its shared colonial heritage with India and improve bilateral relations in the process. Yet it is misleading because the legacy of empire differs in profound ways in both countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBritish India, White Australia\u003c\/em\u003e explores connections between Australia and India through the lens of the British Empire by tracing the lives of people of Indian descent in Australia, from Australian Federation to Indian independence. The White Australia Policy was firmly in place while both countries were part of the British Empire. Australia was nominally self-governing but still attached very strongly to Britain; India was driven by the desire for independence. The racist immigration policies of dominions like Australia, and Britain's inability to reform them, further animated nationalist sentiments in India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this original, landmark work, Kama Maclean calls for more meaningful dialogue about and acknowledgment of the constraints placed upon Indians in Australia and those attempting to immigrate. Indians are now the fastest-growing group of migrants in Australia, yet their presence has a long history, as told in this book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'An inspiring and necessary revelation offering new definitions of what it means to be Australian - and humane - in our post-colonial, globalised world.' - Sunil Badami\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'At last a history of the triangular relations between the United Kingdom, India and Australia. As this brilliant book shows, only by escaping empire can Australians and Indians forge independent relations based on reciprocity and mutual respect.' - Professor Marilyn Lake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Original and pioneering, this connected history looks at Indian-Australian relations through Empire, race, and postcolonial belonging...told with deep scholarship, irony and style.' - Professor Dilip Menon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Australians know little about their shared history with India. 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