Aboriginal Australians: First Nations of an Ancient Continent

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Aboriginal Australians: First Nations of an Ancient Continent
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Stephen Muecke
By (author) Adam Shoemaker
SeriesNew Horizons
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:128
Dimensions(mm): Height 177,Width 125
Category/GenreSocial and cultural history
ISBN/Barcode 9780500301142
ClassificationsDewey:994.0049915
Audience
General
Illustrations Illustrated in colour and black and white throughout

Publishing Details

Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publication Date 27 September 2004
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

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.

Author Biography

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.

Reviews

'An ideal resource for secondary students looking at indigenous cultures ... I found it fascinating' - School Library Association