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Knowledge of life : aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australia / edited by Kaye Price.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Cambridge University Press, ©2015Description: xvii, 225 pages : illustrations ; 25 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781107477421 (paperback)
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • DU123.4 KNO
Contents:
1. A long, slow dance: the nation's history Steve Kinnane; 2. Reconciliation Paul Newman; 3. Law and native title Asmi Wood; 4. Overkill, over time: the criminalisation of Indigenous society - or genocide by stealth John Williams-Mozley; 5. Art: connecting cultures Fabri Blacklock; 6. Literature: writing ourselves Sandra R. Phillips; 7. Enterprise and entrepreneurial thinking: it's a black thing! Dennis Foley; 8. Health and wellbeing Raelene Ward; 9. A room full of strangers: racism as a determinant of health in the maternity care of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women Karel Williams; 10. Education Jessa Rogers; 11. Good sports: representations of Aboriginal people in Australian sports Barry Judd; 12. The right to be human: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and human rights Gary Thomas.
Summary: Knowledge of Life is a timely publication, which emphasises the importance of relationships between non-Indigenous and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Led by accomplished academic, educator and author Kaye Price, the experienced author team provides students with a comprehensive guide to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australia.
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Book Book Main Library Open Shelf DU123.4 KNO (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 156197 Available BK143550

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. A long, slow dance: the nation's history Steve Kinnane; 2. Reconciliation Paul Newman; 3. Law and native title Asmi Wood; 4. Overkill, over time: the criminalisation of Indigenous society - or genocide by stealth John Williams-Mozley; 5. Art: connecting cultures Fabri Blacklock; 6. Literature: writing ourselves Sandra R. Phillips; 7. Enterprise and entrepreneurial thinking: it's a black thing! Dennis Foley; 8. Health and wellbeing Raelene Ward; 9. A room full of strangers: racism as a determinant of health in the maternity care of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women Karel Williams; 10. Education Jessa Rogers; 11. Good sports: representations of Aboriginal people in Australian sports Barry Judd; 12. The right to be human: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and human rights Gary Thomas.

Knowledge of Life is a timely publication, which emphasises the importance of relationships between non-Indigenous and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Led by accomplished academic, educator and author Kaye Price, the experienced author team provides students with a comprehensive guide to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australia.

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