Download or read book Beasts of Suburbia written by Sarah Ferber and published by Melbourne University. This book was released on 1994-01-01 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A spectre is haunting Australia - the spectre of the suburbs. The home of most Australians, the heartland of Australian experience, the suburbs are often spoken of disdainfully or ignored outright. This book argues against both prejudices; it pays close attention to the suburbs and takes them seriously. Suburbia is shown to be the site of a rich and diverse range of histories and cultures.