Mary Austin

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Ebook available to libraries exclusively as part of the JSTOR Path to Open initiative. This absorbing study examines the remarkable campaign for domestic worker rights in Indonesia. Drawing on interviews with workers, activists, unionists, journalists, and researchers, Austin provides a compelling narrative of the development of feminist-inspired cross-class alliances. She follows the movement from its beginnings in the student protests of the 1980s and 1990s, through its lobbying, street protests, and networking in the 2000s, ending with the digital activism stimulated by COVID-19. Shifting focus from migrant domestic workers to the five million in Indonesian homes, Austin interweaves theoretical insights with evocative portrayals of individual lives. Informed by the author’s experience of living in Indonesia in the 1980s, Domestic Workers in Indonesia offers a novel analysis of the changing imaginaries of domestic work. Chronicling activism in spaces ranging from the neighbourhood meeting house and domestic worker schoolroom to the smart hotels of transnational activism, Austin locates the movement’s resilience in a feminist politics of presence that has enabled the emergence of a nascent Indonesian domestic worker class. This first full-length study of domestic worker organizing in Indonesia will appeal to scholars, activists, and policy makers concerned about the global gender injustices of informal employment and with the futures for feminist, labour and social movement activism in Southeast Asia and beyond.

"The Land of Little Rain" by Mary Austin is a captivating piece of nature writing that delves into the intricate tapestry of the Southwest United States. Set in the vast expanse of the desert, Austin intricately weaves together themes of ecology, indigenous culture, and wildlife observation. Through her keen observation and lyrical prose, she paints a vivid portrait of the arid landscape and the delicate balance of its ecosystem. As a pioneering work in American literature, Austin's book embodies a deep reverence for the environment and a profound understanding of the interconnectedness of all living beings. Her exploration of the desert wilderness is not merely descriptive but also reflective, inviting readers to contemplate the intricate web of life that exists in this harsh yet beautiful terrain. With a keen eye for detail and a lyrical writing style, Austin brings to life the rugged beauty of the Southwest, while also shedding light on the challenges faced by its inhabitants. "The Land of Little Rain" is a timeless classic that continues to inspire readers with its celebration of nature's resilience and the enduring spirit of the American frontier.

Take your family on a literary hike through the American Southwest with Mary Austin's The Land of Little Rain. This collection of essays offers a poetic and insightful look into the arid landscapes, wildlife, and people of this often-overlooked region. Austin's vivid descriptions bring to life the deserts, flora, and fauna, teaching readers about the delicate balance of ecosystems. But it's not just about nature; Austin also delves into the lives and cultures of the Native Americans and settlers who call this land home. Through her eyes, learn about the importance of respecting nature and understanding the interconnectedness of all living things. It's a beautiful, educational, and inspiring read that will enrich families with a greater appreciation for the natural world and the diverse cultures within it.

Take your family on a literary hike through the American Southwest with Mary Austin's The Land of Little Rain. This collection of essays offers a poetic and insightful look into the arid landscapes, wildlife, and people of this often-overlooked region. Austin's vivid descriptions bring to life the deserts, flora, and fauna, teaching readers about the delicate balance of ecosystems. But it's not just about nature; Austin also delves into the lives and cultures of the Native Americans and settlers who call this land home. Through her eyes, learn about the importance of respecting nature and understanding the interconnectedness of all living things. It's a beautiful, educational, and inspiring read that will enrich families with a greater appreciation for the natural world and the diverse cultures within it.

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These streets of the mountain are not highways but byways well-travelled by water and animals and other mountain dwellers. Mary Austin's prose evokes the glory, power, and spirituality of nature. Streets of the Mountain is excerpted from Austin's Land of Little Rain (1903), an essay collection about the Californian landscape. "All mountain streets have streams to thread them, or deep grooves where a stream might run. You would do well to avoid that range uncomforted by singing floods. You will find it forsaken of most things but beauty and madness and death and God. Many such lie east and north away from the mid Sierras, and quicken the imagination with the sense of purposes not revealed, but the ordinary traveler brings nothing away from them but an intolerable thirst."

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