| Description |
xix, 284 pages ; 24 cm |
| Series |
International studies in sociology and social anthropology, 0074-8684 ; v. 84 |
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International studies in sociology and social anthropology ; v. 84. 0074-8684
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| Contents |
Ch. 1. Nyoongar Culture before European Invasion -- Ch. 2. Government Policies Regarding Nyoongars and Other Aborigines -- Ch. 3. Concepts of Race and Racism -- Ch. 4. Racism: The Nyoongar Experience -- Ch. 5. Post 1967 Referendum -- Ch. 6. Immigration -- Ch. 7. Multicultural Policies -- Ch. 8. Nyoongar People and Multiculturalism (1) -- Ch. 9. Nyoongar People and Multiculturalism (2) -- Ch. 10. Conclusion |
| Summary |
"This text is about the indigenous Nyoongar people of the southwest of Western Australia and their perspectives on racism, which has had a devastating effect on their lives and culture since colonisation. It is also about the multi-cultural policies that are effective in Australia." "The author, and those Nyoongars interviewed, give valuable insight into Aboriginal lives. Their comments reveal how Nyoongar people survived the onslaught of colonialism, cultural genocide, the horrendous state government policies under which they were forced to exist, the Stolen Generations of children and the loss of their land, identity, culture, and purpose in their lives. Presently, they are fighting for equality and for recognition as being part of the oldest living culture in the world, that of the Australian Aborigines."--BOOK JACKET |
| Analysis |
Aborigines |
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Western Australia |
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Racial discrimination |
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Multiculturalism |
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Federal issue |
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State issue |
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Nyunga (Australian people) - Government relations |
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Multiculturalism - Australia |
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Australia - Race relations |
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Aboriginal Australians - Ethnic identity |
| Notes |
Published version available in collection |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [222]-229) and index |
| Subject |
Racism -- Australia.
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Noongar (Australian people)
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Noongar (Australian people) -- Government relations
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Nyunga (Australian people) -- Government relations.
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Multiculturalism -- Australia.
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| LC no. |
2002022538 |
| ISBN |
9004124780 paperback alkaline paper |
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