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Discover a profound exploration of Indigenous Australian life with this brand new book published by Aboriginal Studies Press in 2009. Delve into the intimate connections and everyday realities of a central Australian Aboriginal settlement. Through the lens of intimacy, immediacy, and mobility, this text examines the evolution of communal living, contrasting the rich heritage of a hunter-gatherer past with the modern dynamics of life within a first world nation-state. Explore critical questions about the nature of community spaces: What defines a camp in comparison to a house? How do social arrangements evolve, and what influences the changing boundaries of public and private life? Most importantly, the author, Musharbash, sheds light on the intricate relationships among Indigenous people, illustrated through captivating narrative portraits of five Warlpiri women. The compelling storytelling and insightful analyses invite readers to engage deeply with the lives of these individuals and the broader Indigenous experience, pushing beyond mere abstraction to touch on the essence of community and identity. Perfect for educators, students, and anyone interested in understanding Indigenous Australia, this book provides essential insights into contemporary Aboriginal life while challenging readers to re-evaluate their perceptions of culture and identity. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
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: 9780855756611
Year: 2009
Publisher: Aboriginal Studies Press
Description:
This book explores intimacy, immediacy and mobility as the core principles underpinning contemporary everyday life in a central Australian Aboriginal settlement. It analyses an everyday shaped through the interplay between a not so distant hunter-gatherer past and the realities of living in a first world nation-state by considering such apparently mundane matters as: What is a camp? How does that relate to houses? Who sleeps where, and next to whom? Why does this constantly change? What and where are the public/private boundaries? And most importantly: How do Indigenous people relate to each other? Employing a refreshingly readable writing style, Musharbash includes rich vignettes, including narrative portraits of five Warlpiri women. Musharbash's descriptions and analyses of their actions and the situations they find themselves in, transcend the general and illuminate the personal. She invites readers to ponder the questions raised by the book, not just at an abstract level, but as they relate to people's actual lives. In doing so, it expands our understandings of Indigenous Australia.
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: 9780855756611
Year: 2009
Publisher: Aboriginal Studies Press
Description:
This book explores intimacy, immediacy and mobility as the core principles underpinning contemporary everyday life in a central Australian Aboriginal settlement. It analyses an everyday shaped through the interplay between a not so distant hunter-gatherer past and the realities of living in a first world nation-state by considering such apparently mundane matters as: What is a camp? How does that relate to houses? Who sleeps where, and next to whom? Why does this constantly change? What and where are the public/private boundaries? And most importantly: How do Indigenous people relate to each other? Employing a refreshingly readable writing style, Musharbash includes rich vignettes, including narrative portraits of five Warlpiri women. Musharbash's descriptions and analyses of their actions and the situations they find themselves in, transcend the general and illuminate the personal. She invites readers to ponder the questions raised by the book, not just at an abstract level, but as they relate to people's actual lives. In doing so, it expands our understandings of Indigenous Australia.