Class in Australia.

Class in Australia is a comprehensive book that delves into the topic of class division in contemporary Australia. It explores social theory and debates surrounding class, connecting them to issues like employment instability, conflicts between professionals and managers, and the decline of trade unions. The book also presents empirical research on the everyday experiences of class, education, unemployment, and popular culture. It argues for an Australian understanding of class that acknowledges the unique history of settler colonialism and the displacement of indigenous peoples. The book is divided into five parts, with contributions from scholars at different universities, and covers a wide range of topics related to class in Australia. A review of the book praises its thorough and diverse analysis of class in Australian society, including its examination of workplace regulations, the experiences of the unemployed, language used to discuss class, portrayals of poverty in reality TV, representations of class and gender in rural romance novels, the role of class in education, and the attitudes of white middle-class parents. The review commends the book for its comprehensive exploration of class in Australia and its intersections with race, gender, and colonial history. [Extracted from the article]