Americanisation of Culture
The influence of American film, television, and food on the Australian way of life.
Key Questions
- 1Has Australia become a "cultural colony" of the United States?
- 2How does the Australian film industry maintain a unique voice?
- 3What are the pros and cons of global cultural homogenisation?
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