Angela Woollacott Livres

The biography explores the transformative impact of Don Dunstan, a pivotal political figure in 20th-century Australia, particularly during his tenure as Premier of South Australia. It highlights his progressive reforms, including Aboriginal land rights, women's rights, and the decriminalization of homosexuality, while challenging conservative norms. Despite his popularity, Dunstan faced controversies, especially regarding his personal life. The narrative situates his achievements within the broader cultural shifts of the 1960s and 1970s, illustrating how South Australia influenced national change.

One of the first single-authored books to survey the role of sex and gender in the 'new imperial history', Gender and Empire covers the whole British Empire, demonstrating connections and comparisons between the white-settler colonies, and the colonies of exploitation and rule.