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The Death of Holden

The bestselling account of the decline of Australian manufacturing
By Royce Kurmelovs
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In The Death of Holden by Royce Kurmelovs, the author explores the impact of the closure of Australia's Holden car manufacturing, a pivotal moment in the nation's cultural and economic landscape. Through immersive travel, Kurmelovs captures the stories of those affected, examining the broader consequences on identity and community. This journey through the heart of Australia offers a poignant reflection on change and resilience in a rapidly evolving world.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring the profound impact of the end of an automotive era on Australian society, particularly through the lens of local communities and their stories. It offers a compelling look at how the closure of a major car manufacturing plant reflects broader economic and cultural shifts in a country that translates well beyond mere travel and adventure.

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The Death of Holden

An extraordinary account of the impending closure of the Holden factory in Adelaide. More than the end of a business - it's the end of an era, of a story, and of a great Australian dream.

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An extraordinary account of the impending closure of the Holden factory in Adelaide. More than the end of a business - it's the end of an era, of a story, and of a great Australian dream.

When The Death of Holden signals that it will close its Adelaide factory, it strikes at the very heart of Australian identity. Holden is our car made on our shores. It's the choice of patriotic rev heads and suburban drivers alike. How could a car that was so beloved - and so popular - be so unprofitable to make?

The story of the collapse of Holden is about the people who make and drive the cars; it's about sustaining industry in Australia; it's about communities of workers and what happens when the work dries up. And if it's not quite about the death of an icon - because Holdens will remain on Australian roads for a long time to come - then it's about what happens when an icon falls to its knees in front of a whole nation.

This updated edition features a new chapter.

'Brilliant and powerful' Nick Xenophon

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The Death of Holden by Royce Kurmelovs is described as a brilliantly powerful examination of modern economics, focusing on the human cost of industrial closures, specifically in the automotive sector. The book is praised for its meticulous research and provides a compassionate insight into the lives most affected by the end of car manufacturing in South Australia. Reviews highlight it as an important, persuasive account of the decline of this industry and its societal impact over the past fifty years.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780733638824

Publisher: Hachette Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 August 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: Hachette Australia

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 248g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Royce Kurmelovs is a journalist and writer whose work has been published by the ABC, CNN, BBC, Al Jazeera English, VICE, The Guardian and other publications. Royce's bestselling first book, The Death of Holden, was published in 2016 and his critically acclaimed second book, Rogue Nation, was published in 2017. Boom and Bust is his third book.

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