Snowy - The Making Of Modern Australia [Brad Collis]

Unveiling the monumental story behind Australia's Snowy Mountains Scheme.

"SNOWY: The Making of Modern Australia" by Brad Collis delves into the transformative journey of the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme. Initiated in 1949, this ambitious project spanned 25 years, drawing tens of thousands of workers from over 30 countries. Their collective efforts not only revolutionised Australia's engineering landscape but also sowed the seeds of a multicultural society. Collis's comprehensive account intertwines the technical challenges, political manoeuvres, and personal stories of those who toiled in the rugged terrains of the Snowy Mountains, highlighting a pivotal chapter in Australia's history.

Features

• Detailed chronicle of the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme
• Exploration of the project's impact on Australia's multicultural development
• Insights into the engineering feats and challenges faced
• Personal narratives from workers of diverse backgrounds
• Analysis of the political and social dynamics during the project's execution

Specifications

• Pages: 336
• Dimensions: 25 (H) x 17.5 (W) x 2 (D) cm
• Claimed Weight: 960 g
• ISBN-13: 9780977502936
• ISBN-10: 0977502937
• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• Publisher: Coretext Publishing
• Publication Date: 20th April 2015