1. Places and people of Katherine Town -- 2. From place to town -- 3. We useta walk around, all the people -- 4. Tribes and town -- 5. Imposition and imitation: changing directions in Aboriginal affairs -- 6. Struggles in town space -- 7. Do places appear? Further struggle in space -- 8. Conclusions
Summary
Explores the lives of Aborigines in the small town of Katherine, Australia. The author combines ethnography and theory to study issues surrounding the debate about the authenticity of contemporary cultural activity. The vulnerability of Fourth World peoples to others' representations of them and the ethical problems this poses are recognised
Analysis
Humaniora Historie
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 263-276) and index