Images of Australia: An Introductory Reader in Australian StudiesGillian Whitlock, David Carter This introductory text for students and general readers is designed for use with the new ABC TV Open Learning program. Through a collection of 14 readings by writers and academics such as Graeme Davison and Gail Reekie it explores questions of Australian culture and identity. |
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Page 82
... tion of the transcripts of some of the claims to date , and of the re- ports of the Land Commissioner , show just how much importance is placed on anthropological evidence as to spirituality and strength of attachment . Intended or not ...
... tion of the transcripts of some of the claims to date , and of the re- ports of the Land Commissioner , show just how much importance is placed on anthropological evidence as to spirituality and strength of attachment . Intended or not ...
Page 83
... tion thereof , is irrelevant . Unless this is understood most of those who presume to know and who declare their concern will persist in making invidious distinctions between " real " Aborigines and oth- ers , between " traditional ...
... tion thereof , is irrelevant . Unless this is understood most of those who presume to know and who declare their concern will persist in making invidious distinctions between " real " Aborigines and oth- ers , between " traditional ...
Page 140
... tion , and to combat racism and prejudice . Above all , the history of white racism and genocide against the Aborigines must become a central theme of education and public debate , and an accommodation with the Aborigines must be ...
... tion , and to combat racism and prejudice . Above all , the history of white racism and genocide against the Aborigines must become a central theme of education and public debate , and an accommodation with the Aborigines must be ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Part Two White Australia Has a Black History | 59 |
Part Three A Multicultural Nation? | 101 |
Copyright | |
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References to this book
Alter/Asians: Asian-Australian Identities in Art, Media, and Popular Culture Ien Ang No preview available - 2000 |