Aboriginal Australians (New Horizons)

First Nations of an Ancient Continent

Stephen Muecke, Adam Shoemaker

£7.95

A vibrantly illustrated social and cultural history of the Aboriginal Australians, from their origins to the present

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Overview

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 colonization 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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'An ideal resource for secondary students looking at indigenous cultures … I found it fascinating'
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Book Details

Format: Paperback

Size: 17.7 x 12.5 cm

Extent: 128 pp

Publication date: 27 September 2004

ISBN: 9780500301142

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.