The World of the First Australians: Aboriginal Traditional Life : Past and PresentThis is the ninth printing of this classic book by Ronald and Catherine Berndt. Topics covered include social organisation, economic life, relationship with land, life cycle, religious beliefs, law and order, art, death, politics and an analysis of current developments in both Aboriginal studies and Aboriginal affairs. The comprehensive bibliography lists over 800 references which provide a detailed and authoritative introduction to Aboriginal traditional life, past and present. |
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Contents
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| iv | |
COMMENTS ON CHAPTERS V AND | vi |
Foreword to the 1988 Edition | vii |
COMMENTS ON CHAPTER | ix |
| xxi | |
| xxiii | |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | The World of the First Australians: Aboriginal Traditional Life : Past and Present Informit E-Library book collection |
| Authors | Ronald Murray Berndt, Catherine Berndt, Ronald Berndt, Catherine Helen Berndt |
| Editor | Catherine Helen Berndt |
| Edition | illustrated, reprint |
| Publisher | Aboriginal Studies Press, 1988 |
| ISBN | 0855751843, 9780855751845 |
| Length | 608 pages |
| Subjects | › Social Science / General |
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