Download or read book Australia, Oceania and Antarctica written by Kate Darian-Smith and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The vast region of the world that encompasses Australia, Oceania and Antarctica is full of contrasts, from the frozen Antarctic continent to the 'red' desert of central Australia to the tropical islands of Oceania. This book introduces the diversity of this region, and explores the realities and challenges for its nations and their peoples.