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Walt Disney's forgotten Australiafrom Mickey's kangaroo to Outback at ya! /

Record Type:	Electronic resources : Monograph/item
Title/Author:	Walt Disney's forgotten Australiaby Derham Groves.
Reminder of title:	from Mickey's kangaroo to Outback at ya! /
Author:	Groves, Derham.
Published:	Cham :Springer Nature Switzerland :2025.
Description:	xxvii, 179 p. :ill., digital ;24 cm.
Contained By:	Springer Nature eBook
Subject:	Disney characters.
Subject:	AustraliaForeign economic relations
Online resource:	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-78772-0
ISBN:	9783031787720$q(electronic bk.)

Walt Disney's forgotten Australiafrom Mickey's kangaroo to Outback at ya! /
Groves, Derham.

Walt Disney's forgotten Australiafrom Mickey's kangaroo to Outback at ya! /[electronic resource] :by Derham Groves. - Cham :Springer Nature Switzerland :2025. - xxvii, 179 p. :ill., digital ;24 cm.

1.Australia Through Disney Eyes -- 2.Not Quite Disney Down Under -- 3.Heads Like Mice.

"Long before the publication of this book, Derham Groves was the go-to expert for all things Disney and Australia, uncovering material that had never surfaced elsewhere. His ongoing research, which spans eighty-five years of Disney history and is now compiled here, is reason for celebration. Groves's work exhibits a keen insight into cultural differences and sheds light on international perceptions of Walt Disney, his famous mouse, and the empire they spawned." - Kathy Merlock Jackson, Professor of Media and Communication, Virginia Wesleyan University This book delves into the fascinating and often overlooked history of Walt Disney's influence in Australia, tracing the cultural impact of iconic characters like Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck from their inception in 1928 to the end of the Vietnam War. The author uncovers how Disney became intertwined with Australian popular culture, reflecting significant technological advancements and global events such as the introduction of radio and television, the Cold War, and more. The chapters investigate a range of topics, including Disney's dual role as a symbol of American culture and a mirror to Australian society. Readers will discover how Disney characters were perceived in Australia during pivotal moments in history, offering both entertainment and commentary on contemporary issues. The author provides expert analysis of Disney's complex legacy, examining both its positive contributions to Australian media and controversial aspects. This book invites readers to consider critical questions about cultural exchange and influence, making it a must-read for media and cultural history scholars looking to understand the intricate relationship between Disney and Australian culture, and indeed how global media can shape national identity and societal values. Whether you are a researcher in cultural studies or simply an enthusiast interested in Disney's global impact, this book provides a comprehensive look at an essential chapter in Australia's cultural narrative. Derham Groves is a Senior Fellow in Architecture at the University of Melbourne, Australia. He has written extensively on popular architecture and design, including about Anna May Wong, Arthur Purnell, feng-shui, George Johnston, letterboxes, Sherlock Holmes, television, The Monkees, and Walt Disney.

ISBN: 9783031787720$q(electronic bk.)

Standard No.: 10.1007/978-3-031-78772-0doiSubjects--Corporate Names:

216901
Walt Disney Productions.
Subjects--Topical Terms:

887531
Disney characters.
Subjects--Geographical Terms:

382356
Australia
--Foreign economic relations

LC Class. No.: DU107

Dewey Class. No.: 306.0994

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