{"product_id":"the-lives-and-legacies-of-a-carceral-island-a-biographical-history-of-wadjemuprottnest-island-9781032185033","title":"The Lives and Legacies of a Carceral Island: A Biographical History of Wadjemup\/Rottnest Island","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThis book explores the biographical history of Rottnest Island, arguing that its diverse individuals and histories lend it a unique heritage. It traces the island's carceral history and its transformation into a beach holiday destination. It appeals to academic readers interested in Australian history, Aboriginal history, and the history of the British Empire. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 198 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30 September 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis captivating book delves into the rich tapestry of Rottnest Island's biographical history, a small carceral island situated offshore from Western Australia. Renowned as Wadjemup or the place across the water where the spirits reside, according to the Indigenous Noongar people of south-western Australia, Rottnest Island holds a unique heritage that intertwines Indigenous, maritime, imperial, colonial, penal, and military histories with histories of leisure and recreation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracing the island's ever-evolving identity, the text explores its carceral past, which has left a painful community memory in its wake. Today, Rottnest Island is best known as a sought-after beach holiday destination, thanks in part to the viral quokka selfie trend, where visitors capture memorable photographs with the island's adorable native marsupial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book captivates academic readers with a keen interest in Australian history, Aboriginal history, and the history of the British Empire, particularly those exploring the growing scholarship on carceral archipelagos and island prisons. It offers a profound exploration of Rottnest Island's past, shedding light on its intricate connections and providing valuable insights into the broader historical context of Australia and the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 550g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 234 x 156 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781032185033\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AnnCurthoys,Shino Konishi,AlexandraLudewig","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44104661795066,"sku":"9781032185033","price":147.56,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1665174744613_book.jpg?v=1665342811","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-lives-and-legacies-of-a-carceral-island-a-biographical-history-of-wadjemuprottnest-island-9781032185033","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}