Born in 1962? What Else Happened? The Australian Social History Book

Hitch-hiking was still safe for all concerned, it was generally conceded that doctors could refuse home visits at night, and the wonders of The Pill were being extolled. And condemned. Terylene swimsuits for men were being exposed, there were some people who were suggesting a link between smoking and cancer of the lung, and death of cracker-night was a great relief to dogs. Many people were concerned that we were being Americanised. They would prefer the current Pomification. Most people still hated the Japs, but there were occasional voices urging acceptance.

The books were written by Ron Williams who studied the newspapers day-by-day for a particular year, and then condensed the information into a book for that year.

The books are all A5, black and white, with interesting colour covers. There are no charts or graphs or heavy debate. Just facts and opinions and lots of absurd and bold comments. Very nostalgic, a bit irreverent, for the older reader.

They make great gifts for CHRISTMAS, birthdays, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and the like.

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