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1985 Baldwin Spencer So Much That Is New Australian Biography Book 1st Edition

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1985 Baldwin Spencer So Much That Is New Australian Biography Book 1st Edition

'So Much That Is New' - Baldwin Spencer 1860 - 1929 - A Biography.
By D.J. Mulvaney and J.H. Calaby
Published by The University Press: Melbourne 1985 1st Edition

" So Much That Is New is the definitive modern biography of Sir Baldwin Spencer (1860-1929), one of the most influential and complex figures in Australian intellectual history. Written by distinguished scholars D. J. Mulvaney and J. H. Calaby, the work traces Spencer's extraordinary career as a biologist, anthropologist, museum director, administrator, and cultural patron, situating his life within the broader transformation of Australian science from its colonial, pre-Darwinian foundations to international prominence. Drawing on extensive archival research, the authors chart Spencer's formative years, his scientific training, and his central role in shaping biological teaching and research in Melbourne and Sydney, as well as his participation in the Horn Expedition, which produced a foundational scientific record of central Australia.

The biography gives particular depth to Spencer's pioneering anthropological work with Aboriginal communities, especially his collaboration with F. J. Gillen, while also addressing the ethical and cultural complexities of his legacy from a contemporary perspective. Beyond science, the book explores Spencer's wide-ranging influence as an art collector, public intellectual, and institutional leader, including his contributions to the National Museum of Victoria and the National Gallery of Victoria, revealing a figure whose impact extended well beyond academia. This first edition from 1985 is both a major scholarly achievement and a compelling narrative, and would particularly appeal to readers interested in Australian anthropology, the history of science, Indigenous studies, and the cultural history of Australia."

Light wear to dustjacket. Neat prior owner name otherwise an excellent copy in like new condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 24.5cm x 16.5cm x 4cm - 492 Pages

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Condition: Very good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: ["1st Edition", "Dust Jacket", "Illustrated"]
Region: Europe
Subject: Science & Medicine
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Light wear to dustjacket. Neat prior owner name otherwise an excellent copy in like new condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: D.J. Mulvaney and J.H. Calaby
Publisher: The University Press: Melbourne
Year Printed: 1985
Sub-subject: Australian Science