Citizenship and Indigenous Australians: Changing Conceptions and Possibilities

Description

For most of Australia's colonial history its indigenous people have been denied full membership in Australian society. This book examines the history of their citizenship status and asks whether it is possible for indigenous Australians to be members of a common society on equal terms with others. Leading commentators from a range of disciplines examine historical conceptions of indigenous civil rights, consider issues arising from recent struggles for equality and consider possibilities for multicultural citizenship that recognize difference.

'This important book challenges the reader to address the full complexity of the concept of indigenous citizenship.' Tony Bauman, Indigenous Law Bulletin '... a comprehensive and well-grounded view of citizenship, making a timely and intelligent contribution to an issue which is foundational to negotiations between mainstream Australia and its indigenous population.' The Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute