| Description |
xii, 169 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
1. Territorial Limits of Aboriginal Peoples. Limits of Aboriginal Territories in other Continents. Cartographic Evidence for the Existence of Aboriginal Boundaries. Study of Boundaries in Political Geography. Research Methods. Plan of the Book -- 2. Tropical Coast. Environment. Seasonal Use of Resources. The People. Non Aboriginal Contact. Clan Territories. Evolution of Boundaries. Boundary Definition of Territories. Changes in Boundary Location. Succession to Territory. Rights of Access and Permission -- 3. Southwest Arnhem Land. Environment. Exploration and Non-Aboriginal Settlement. Claims and Elaboration. Boundaries in the Modern Period -- 4. Central Australia. Environment. Exploration and Pastoral Settlement. Effects Upon Territoriality. Movement North of the Amadeus Frontier. Boundaries of the Watarrka Sub-Territory. Traditional Proofs of Territorial Rights. The Luritja Frontier -- 5. Torres Strait. Environment. European Contact and Exploration. Maluigal Territory. Clan Boundaries. Territorial Rights -- 6. Conclusions. Traditional Aboriginal Boundaries. Administrative Aboriginal Boundaries. Aboriginal Boundaries in the 1990s |
| Summary |
"Before the coming of the Europeans, Aboriginal communities lived within territories defined by complex ritual cycles of song, dance, symbol and ceremony. Knowledge of these boundaries and frontiers was in the keeping of senior custodians. In traditional communities, this continues to be the situation. Today, white Australians belatedly acknowledge Aboriginal land rights and the special significance of sacred sites. This makes an understanding of the boundaries vital to the achievement of basic land and sea rights for Aboriginal people. Unfortunately, over much of the continent, knowledge of boundaries has been lost or is in danger of being lost. In this work two political geographers explore the nature of Aboriginal boundaries and their contemporary implications. In four detailed case studies they challenge many of the assumptions which have underpinned the involvement of white advisers. The result is a timely study which raises important questions about an issue of national significance."--Back cover |
| Analysis |
Australian aborigines Land Tenure |
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Aboriginal culture |
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Aboriginal land rights |
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Australia overseas comparisons |
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Borders |
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Mapping |
| Notes |
Bibliography: p. 149-158, Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 149-158) and index |
| Audience |
For tertiary students |
| Notes |
Copy 2 - donation from Tom Austen Brown collection |
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Copy 3 - Donated by ATSIC Library |
| Subject |
Australia. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission.
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Australia. Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976.
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Australia. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commision
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Aboriginal Australians -- History.
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Aboriginal Australians -- Land tenure.
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Aboriginal Australians -- Politics and government.
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Tribes -- Australia.
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| SUBJECT |
Australia http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79021326 -- Boundaries.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99004860
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Australia -- History -- To 1788.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh88000618
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| Author |
Prescott, J. R. V. (John Robert Victor), author
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| LC no. |
92177336 |
| ISBN |
0522844839 |
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9780522844832 |
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