Books in series: 3
Author: Ken Webb
Pages: 173 pp.
Specification: Softcover, perfect bound, 280 mm x 210 mm
Category: Study Guide
Fully revised and updated for syllabus changes. Previous edition ISBN-13: 9781877085161
This study guide contains the topic areas covered in the Australian History, Civics & Citizenship section of the NSW School Certificate examinations.
This book contains:
- comprehensive coverage of all topics in the Australian History, Civics & Citizenship course from pre-1914 Australian Society to contemporary Australia.
- clear summaries of each topic.
- focus questions at the beginning of each topic to help you concentrate on key issues.
- exercises throughout each chapter for easy revision.
- school Certificate-style questions at the end of each chapter for extra practice.
- helpful diagrams and source material.
- a sample School Certificate exam paper with answers.
- answers and explanations for all exercises.
Table of Contents:
1. Australia to 1914
2. Australia and World War I
3. Australia between the wars
4. Australia and World War II
5. Australia in the Vietnam War era
6. Changing rights and freedoms
7. Power, people and politics in the post-war period
8. Australia’s social and cultural history in the post-war period
9. Sample examination paper
10. Glossary
11. Answers to questions
12. Index
Ken Webb (MA, CEd) has been teaching in NSW schools since the mid-1970s. Educated in England, he graduated from Oxford University in 1973. He taught in various government high schools for 15 years and since 1991 has been teaching Modern and Ancient History at Pymble Ladies’ College. He has been a frequent lecturer on various aspects of Modern History over the past 12 years and is the author of several successful textbooks and study guides.
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