History of the University Unit
PUBLICATIONS
Occasional Papers:
No. 1 ‘A Joint Venture in Human Ideals’: History of the Bachelor of Science Education Degree at the University of Melbourne by Dr J. J. Ryan.
This book explores the history of the BSc (Ed) at the University of Melbourne, from its inception in 1967 to its demise in 1988. The author draws on archival sources, the views of graduates, and his own involvement as a member of the teaching staff, to present a fascinating overview of a degree course which had many notable qualities.
Available now from the History of the University Unit. Cost $5.00 + $3.00 postage and packaging per volume.
Forthcoming
No. 2 The Planning and Development of the University of Melbourne: an Historical Outline by Mr George Tibbits
In this book, the author outlines many of the political and social motivations behind the planning and development of the University, from its earliest days into the twentieth century. Fully illustrated with archival photographs, it helps makes sense of the University’s current physical layout.
Available from June 2000.
Working Papers:
No. 1 The Politics of Knowledge: Towards a Biography of R. D. (‘Pansy’) Wright, by Peter McPhee (Out of print)
No. 2 Women and Science at the University of Melbourne: Reflections on the Career of Dame Margaret Blackwood, by Jane Carey
No. 3 Anti Communism and Civil Liberties: The 1951 Communist Party Dissolution Referendum Debate at the University of Melbourne, by Fay Woodhouse
No. 4 The Australian College of Dentistry: A Centenary of Dental Education in Victoria, by James A. McL. Robertson
Working Papers are available free of charge from the History of the University Unit.
For all enquiries and book orders, telephone Ann Standish on 8344 5468, or email a.standish@history.unimelb.edu.au.