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In this book Arrow examines social and cultural changes that have occurred in Australia through the lens of popular culture. She suggests these changes are the results of consumerism and technology, an assertion backed up with evidence from various other scholars. The author’s purpose is to discuss the way popular culture shapes and reflects individual and collective identities. Arrow is a senior lecturer in modern history at Macquarie University and thus is well qualified to discuss this topic. The most relevant chapter is ‘New voices, old themes’ which examines how social changes impacted popular culture (music, television, comedy, film, magazines, sports, celebrity), how popular culture contributed to a discussion of national identity and the Whitlam government’s effect on Australian cultural production, and gender representation and issues. Maynard’s article ’Grassroots Style’ should be read in conjunction with this article for researchers interested in the development of an Australian national identity. This resource does not explicitly discuss fashion but researchers could use this resource as an initial starting point from which they can focus and direct their investigation. Indexers could use this resource as an aid to dating personal memorabilia and documents.
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