The Death of Holden
The Death of Holden: The End of an Australian Dream is a 2016 book by Royce Kurmelovs.
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| Author | Royce Kurmelovs |
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| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Hachette Australia |
Publication date | 2016 |
| Pages | 317 |
| ISBN | 978-0-7336-3578-6 (Paperback) |
Background and synopsis
The Death of Holden is an in-depth reportage into the closure of Australian manufacturing operations by Holden. The Death of Holden investigates how such a popular car, often considered a seminal Australia brand, could not sustain local manufacturing operations. It considers the broader future of manufacturing in Australia and the impact on workers and their communities.[1]
Reception
In the Sydney Morning Herald Steven Carroll describes The Death of Holden as "a case study of modern economics in action."[2]
Patrick Mullins wrote in Books+Publishing that "Kurmelovs is at his best when he records the plaintive, angry, nostalgic and stoic workers he meets and interviews," but due to lack of access, "falters when he goes after the politicians and car companies."[3]
References
- "The Death of Holden by Royce Kurmelovs - Books". Hachette.com.au. Retrieved 17 October 2017.
- Carroll, Steven (28 October 2016). "The Death of Holden review: Royce Kurmelovs' look at the decline of an industry". The Sydney Morning Herald. Sydney. Retrieved 30 September 2017.
- Mullins, Patrick (28 July 2016). "The Death of Holden: The End of an Australian Dream (Royce Kurmelovs, Hachette)". Books+Publishing. Melbourne. Retrieved 5 October 2017.