The Making and Remaking of AustralasiaThis book explores the emergence of Australasia as a way of thinking about the culture and geography of this region. Although it is frequently understood to apply only to Australia and New Zealand, the concept has a longer and more complicated history. Australasia emerged in the mid 18th century in both French and British writing as European empires extended their reach into Asia and the Pacific, and initially held strong links to the Asian continent.