Indigenous Australia for Dummies 2nd Edition by Larissa Behrendt; Stan Grant (Foreword by)ISBN: 9780730390275
Publication Date: 2021-03-15
A comprehensive, relevant, and accessible look at all aspects of Indigenous Australian history and culture. It explores Indigenous life in Australia before 1770, the impact of white settlement, the ongoing struggle by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to secure their human rights and equal treatment under the law, and much more. Celebrating the contributions of Indigenous people to contemporary Australian culture, the book explores Indigenous art, music, dance, literature, film, sport, and spirituality. It discusses the concept of modern Indigenous identity and examines the ongoing challenges facing Indigenous communities today, from health and housing to employment and education, land rights, and self-determination. Explores significant political moments, profiles celebrated people and organisations in a variety of fields, challenges common stereotypes about Indigenous people and discusses current debates, such as land rights and inequalities in health and education.