The Death of Holden
The bestselling account of the decline of Australian manufacturing
$20.69
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
29 August 2017
Summary
An extraordinary account of the impending closure of the Holden factory in Adelaide. More than the end of a business - it’s the end of an era, of a story, and of a great Australian dream.
When Holden signalled that it would close its Adelaide factory, it struck at the very heart of Australian identity. Holden is our car made on our shores. It’s the choice of patriotic rev heads and suburban drivers alike. How could a car that was so beloved - and so popular - be so un…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780733638824 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0733638821 |
| Author: | Royce Kurmelovs |
| Publisher: | Hachette Australia |
| Imprint: | Hachette Australia |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 29 August 2017 |
| Weight: | 248g |
| Dimensions: | 199mm x 132mm x 22mm |
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Critics Review
a case study of modern economics in action - SATURDAY AGE
focuses on the human cost of plant closures - WEEKEND AUSTRALIANBrilliant and powerful - Nick XenophonReports the important stories of those most affected by the death of car manufacturing - ADELAIDE REVIEWa meticulously researched piece of contemporary anthropology - CITYMAG ADELAIDEa persuasive account of SA industry and society over half a century - SUNDAY TERRITORIANa compassionate insight - CITY MESSENGERAbout The Author
Royce Kurmelovs
Royce Kurmelovs is a journalist and writer whose work has been published by the ABC, CNN, BBC, Al Jazeera English, VICE, The Guardian and other publications. Royce’s bestselling first book, The Death of Holden, was published in 2016 and his critically acclaimed second book, Rogue Nation, was published in 2017. Boom and Bust is his third book.
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