Culture Shock Australia is a book which speaks in detail the everyday life of the Australian people. In the book, the author Ilsa Sharp is very optimistic towards life and her approach, very confident and positive. In fact, the accounts in this book can stimulate a novice to visit Australia and have a close look at the lifestyles of the local inhabitants.
Culture Shock Australia is an in-depth analysis and study about the unique culture of the land. The writing reflects the extensive research that the author has underwent in an attempt to offer typical pictures of the Australian daily domestic lives. The author's immediate understanding of different domestic situations is also revealed within the pages.
The author begins the book with a first-hand impression about the Australian topography, and then goes on to describe the people in general. To the author, the Australian people appear to be simple and an easy-going lot, who talk straight. A detailed analysis of their customs, attire, language and accent follow next.
The natural and environmental conditions in which the Australian population thrives also surface in the writing. There is a vivid description about the lifestyles of all those living in the country sides and the resources they utilize for a better survival. Not only this; the author also scrutinizes the typical inner character and mindsets of the Australian people in great detail.
Culture Shock Australia also examines the Australian social structure. In scripting carefully as to how the society functions in Australia, the writer incorporates information about the form and type of government existing there, the common social do's and don'ts, as well as the nature and role of the Australian press.
