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Alternative title: JAS
Issue Details: First known date: 1983... no. 13 November 1983 of Journal of Australian Studies est. 1977 Journal of Australian Studies
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Cold War, Hot Books : An Analysis of Boys' Adventure Books Published During the 1950s., Stella Lees , June Senyard , single work criticism
Examines the world of 1950s boys' adventure stories. Attention is given to the developing nature of Australia's loyalties (with a slight shift in emphasis from England to the USA), the representation of Russians (epitomising the Communist threat to Australia) and narrative elements of secrecy, violence and technology.
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