Description |
xi, 223 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm |
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regular print |
Contents |
1. Making Australian foreign policy, 1941-69 / Joan Beaumont -- 2. Creating an elite? : the Diplomatic Cadet Scheme, 1943-56 / Joan Beaumont -- 3. The great debates : H V Evatt and the Department of External Affairs, 1941-49 / Christopher Waters -- 4. Percy Spender, Minister and Ambassador / David Lowe -- 5. Cold War liberals : Richard Casey and the Department of External Affairs, 1951-60 / Christopher Waters -- 6. A radical Tory: Sir Garfield Barwick, 1961-64 / Garry Woodard -- 7. Paul Hasluck : the diplomat as Minsiter / Joan Beaumont -- 8. The champagne trail? : Australian diplomats and the overseas mission / Joan Beaumont |
Summary |
This volume explores key aspects of the development of the Australian Department of External Affairs in the three decades from 1941 to 1969 as it evolved from a small amateur department to a highly professional global operation |
Analysis |
Evatt, H V |
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Foreign affairs organisations |
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Diplomatic service |
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History, 1946-1969 |
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Barwick, Garfield |
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Hasluck, Paul |
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Foreign policy |
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Dept. of External Affairs |
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Percy Spender |
Notes |
Includes index |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references pages 213-217 and index |
Audience |
Technical/Vocational/TAFE |
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Tertiary/Undergraduate |
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General |
Subject |
Diplomatic and consular service, Australian.
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SUBJECT |
Australia -- Foreign relations -- 1945-
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85009590
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Australia -- Foreign relations http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85009588 -- 1945-1965
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Australia -- Foreign relations.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85009588
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Author |
Beaumont, Joan.
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LC no. |
2013412035 |
ISBN |
0522850472 : |
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