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Discover the inspiring story of human rights advocate Mary Bennett in this BRAND NEW book from UWA Publishing. This detailed biography, with ISBN 9781742586878, sheds light on Bennett's relentless pursuit for justice, charting her impact on Australian society from the late 1920s through the 1960s. A significant figure in the Australian human rights movement, Bennett aimed to forge 'just relationships' between Aborigines and non-Aborigines during a time when the quest for Aboriginal human rights gained international traction. Alison Holland's passionate writing uncovers Bennett's humanitarian efforts, illustrating the intricate dynamics of care and the moral dilemmas faced in humanitarian interventions.
Readers will explore how Bennett fought tirelessly to address the Aboriginal question on prominent stages, including her attempts to elevate the discussion at the United Nations. This book not only highlights her individual achievements but also situates her legacy within the broader narrative of human rights development in Australia. Ideal for students, researchers, and anyone interested in the history of human rights advocacy, this book is an essential addition to any library.
With free shipping available, please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note that once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Purchase now to delve into this essential piece of humanitarian history and revisit the powerful story of one woman's unwavering commitment to 'just relations' in a diverse society.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742586878
Year: 2015
Publisher: UWA Publishing
Description:
This book charts the life and work of one of Australia's leading twentieth century human rights advocates. It recovers the efforts of Mary Bennett (1881-1961) to found a 'just relationship' between Aborigines and non-Aborigines in Australia from the late 1920s, when the possibility of Aboriginal human rights was first mooted on the international stage, to the 1960s, when an attempt was made to have the Aboriginal question raised before the United Nations.
By placing Bennett's biography in the context of her humanitarianism—her crusade— Alison Holland reveals the ethics of care, as well as the tensions, contradictions and investments at the heart of humanitarian intervention. Along the way, she shows the forces and ideas which shaped Bennett's advocacy and the wider context within which her story and her efforts took shape. In demonstrating the close connection between humanitarianism as a political project and the rise of human rights, Holland tells an important chapter in the little known history of human rights in Australia.
Readers will explore how Bennett fought tirelessly to address the Aboriginal question on prominent stages, including her attempts to elevate the discussion at the United Nations. This book not only highlights her individual achievements but also situates her legacy within the broader narrative of human rights development in Australia. Ideal for students, researchers, and anyone interested in the history of human rights advocacy, this book is an essential addition to any library.
With free shipping available, please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note that once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Purchase now to delve into this essential piece of humanitarian history and revisit the powerful story of one woman's unwavering commitment to 'just relations' in a diverse society.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742586878
Year: 2015
Publisher: UWA Publishing
Description:
This book charts the life and work of one of Australia's leading twentieth century human rights advocates. It recovers the efforts of Mary Bennett (1881-1961) to found a 'just relationship' between Aborigines and non-Aborigines in Australia from the late 1920s, when the possibility of Aboriginal human rights was first mooted on the international stage, to the 1960s, when an attempt was made to have the Aboriginal question raised before the United Nations.
By placing Bennett's biography in the context of her humanitarianism—her crusade— Alison Holland reveals the ethics of care, as well as the tensions, contradictions and investments at the heart of humanitarian intervention. Along the way, she shows the forces and ideas which shaped Bennett's advocacy and the wider context within which her story and her efforts took shape. In demonstrating the close connection between humanitarianism as a political project and the rise of human rights, Holland tells an important chapter in the little known history of human rights in Australia.