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Author Darian-Smith, Kate.

Title On the Home Front.

Publication Info. Melbourne : Melbourne University Publishing, 2009.

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Edition 2nd ed.
Description 1 online resource (225 pages)
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Contents Intro; Title; Contents; Note on Conversion; Acknowledgements; Introduction; On the Home Front; 1 The City in War; 2 Work; 3 Housing and Homes; 4 The Family; 5 Entertainment; 6 Sexuality and Morality; 7 The Americans; Conclusion; Notes; Bibliography; Index; Copyright
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary During WWII, the people of Melbourne experienced years of social dislocation and increased government interference in all aspects of daily life. As women left the home to replace men in factories and offices, the traditional roles of women were challenged, and the presence of US soldiers raised questions about Australian identity.
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Subject World War (1939-1945)
World War, 1939-1945 -- Social aspects -- Australia -- Melbourne (Vic.)
World War, 1939-1945 -- Women -- Australia.
Melbourne (Vic.) -- Social conditions -- 20th century.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Other Form: Print version: Darian-Smith, Kate. On the Home Front. Melbourne : Melbourne University Publishing, ©2009 9780522856835
ISBN 0522859259
9780522859256 (electronic book)
9780522856835 (paperback)
0522856837 (paperback)