"This document contains Material prepared by the Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards NSW for and on behalf of the State of New South Wales." -- (Back of title page)
"The humanities and social sciences are the study of human behaviour and interaction in social, cultural, environmental, economic and political contexts. The humanities and social sciences have a historical and contemporary focus, from personal to global contexts, and consider challenges for the future. In the Australian Curriculum, the Humanities and Social Sciences learning area includes a study of history, geography, civics and citizenship and economics and business." -- (Introduction)