In this captivating maritime history, seafarers tell their story of the struggle for equality, democracy, and social justice and of the role that unionism played in changing their lives for the better. For more than 50 years Australian seafarers have worked for a socialist vision of world peace--fighting against war in a nuclear age and apartheid in South Africa, taking sides on the 1980 boycott of the Moscow Games, and promoting health and safety at sea. This collection of achievements offers an exciting look at one part ...
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In this captivating maritime history, seafarers tell their story of the struggle for equality, democracy, and social justice and of the role that unionism played in changing their lives for the better. For more than 50 years Australian seafarers have worked for a socialist vision of world peace--fighting against war in a nuclear age and apartheid in South Africa, taking sides on the 1980 boycott of the Moscow Games, and promoting health and safety at sea. This collection of achievements offers an exciting look at one part of history that has bought success to their members while reaching far beyond Australia and changing world history.
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Add this copy of Voices From the Ships: Australia's Seafarers and Their to cart. $34.00, like new condition, Sold by Tinakori Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Wellington, -, NEW ZEALAND, published 2008 by New South Wales University Press.
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Fine. Book. 8vo-over 7æ-9æ" tall. 432 pages, many b/w illustrations. Sticker on title page: "from the personal collection of Iam D Dymock, QSM, founder member and lifetime president of tyhe Merchant Navy Association (Wellington Branch) Inc".
Add this copy of Voices From the Ships: Australia's Seafarers and Their to cart. $47.39, very good condition, Sold by Berry Books rated 1.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Berry, NSW, AUSTRALIA, published 2008 by UNSW Press.
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Very Good. 9780868409023. Australian History. Size: 10" Tall. Ex Library, minimal internal stickers and stamps. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Ships & the Sea; Australian History; ISBN: 0868409022. ISBN/EAN: 9780868409023. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 33313.
