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Aboriginal Australians
First Nations of an Ancient Continent
Series: New Horizons
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A vibrantly illustrated social and cultural history of the Aboriginal Australians, from their origins to the present
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Here is a lively, vibrantly illustrated social and cultural history of the Aboriginal Australians, from their origins to the present day. The book explores the spiritual beliefs and Dreamings of the Indigenous people, their complex social structures and relationship with the land, and their struggle to survive the trials of colonisation and forced assimilation.
It also looks in depth at their massive cultural renaissance over the past four decades, with comprehensive coverage of the way in which Aboriginal art and literature have become flagships for Australian culture.
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Aboriginal Australians is praised as an excellent resource for secondary students interested in indigenous cultures, with readers finding it both fascinating and educational.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780500301142
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 27 September 2004
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Illustration: Illustrated in colour and black and white throughout
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 125.0mm
Height: 177.0mm
Weight: 200g
Pages: 128
About the Author
Stephen Muecke is Professor of Ethnography at the University of New South Wales, Australia. He studied linguistics and semiotics, completing his PhD on storytelling techniques among Aboriginal people in Broome, Western Australia.
Professor Adam Shoemaker is one of Australia's leading researchers in the area of Indigenous literature and culture.
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