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Banned - by James Cockington (Paperback)

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Highlights

  • Banned takes us on an unexpurgated journey through the ebb and flow of Australian obscenity.
  • Author(s): James Cockington
  • 258 Pages
  • History, Australia & New Zealand

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Banned takes us on an unexpurgated journey through the ebb and flow of Australian obscenity. throughout the last century and a half, society in general reacted against what it deemed lewd or disgusting in literature, film, art, tV and personal behaviour. Numerous assorted works, objects and events from the novels of D. H. Lawrence to the sight of a man's exposed nipples have, at some stage, been officially considered unfit for public consumption. James Cockington takes a fearless look at events both well known (the Eugene Goosens scandal) and more obscure (police raids on 'immoral' pyjama parties in Surfer's Paradise in the 1950s) to discover the frequently absurd attitudes that underpin notions of decency and morality. It is a tale told with wit and dry good humour, enriched by photos and images of the weird ways of wowserism.

Dimensions (Overall): 10.25 Inches (H) x 6.63 Inches (W) x .54 Inches (D)
Weight: .97 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 258
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: Australia & New Zealand
Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers Australia Pty Ltd
Format: Paperback
Author: James Cockington
Language: English
Street Date: June 1, 2005
TCIN: 1010863677
UPC: 9780733315022
Item Number (DPCI): 247-03-2794
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.54 inches length x 6.63 inches width x 10.25 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.97 pounds
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  • A: Yes, the book discusses both famous events like the Eugene Goosens scandal and lesser-known occurrences, such as police raids on pyjama parties.

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Q: What themes does the book explore regarding Australian society?

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  • A: The book explores themes of obscenity, decency, and societal reactions to lewdness in various forms of media and behavior.

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Q: Does the book contain visual elements alongside the text?

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  • A: Yes, the book is enriched with photos and images that illustrate the unusual aspects of morality and decency in Australian culture.

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Q: How does the author approach the topic of censorship?

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  • A: James Cockington uses humor and wit to examine the absurdities of censorship and societal standards of decency throughout history.

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