Going bush: New Zealanders and nature in the twentieth century. Research Completed

Title

Going bush: New Zealanders and nature in the twentieth century.

Lead Author

K Ross

Organisation(s)

(Studies in Social & Cultural History). Auckland: Auckland University Press.

Contacts

unknown

Abstract

This title is an exploration of meanings associated with “the bush” for Pākehā New Zealanders from the 1890s to the 1970s. The bush has represented a particular type of vegetation, a place to tramp, something to save, and a refuge from civilisation. Coverage includes school gardeners and prize-winning carrots; trampers, ‘blinkin’ tourists’ and deer cullers; memorial plantings and national parks; caravanners and Young Farmers’ Club members; litterbugs and vandals.

Keywords:

culture, history, identity, natural resources, outdoors, physical activity, recreation, tramping

Areas of Focus

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Added

November 8, 2011