A Different Inequality: The Politics of Debate About Remote Aboriginal Australia - Softcover

Austin-Broos, Diane

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9781742370491: A Different Inequality: The Politics of Debate About Remote Aboriginal Australia

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ISBN 10: 1742370497 ISBN 13: 9781742370491

Publisher: Allen & Unwin, 2011

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An exploration of why both the right and left of politics have so failed remote Aboriginal Australians and why until policymakers and researchers take into account both cultural difference and inequality, we will not come anywhere near closing the gap.

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Review:

"A must read for anybody with a serious interest in understanding the current conflicted views about remote Aboriginal futures." --Nicolas Peterson, professor of anthropology, Australian National University

"In this insightful and different book Austin-Broos challenges us all." --Bob Gregory, professor of economics, Australian National University

"A very instructive study, illustrating the importance of turning the anthropological perspective not only on anthropology but on public and political discussions that employ 'anthropological' ideas and information." -- Anthroplogy Review Database

About the Author:

Diane Austin-Broos is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Sydney. She is the author of Arrernte Present, Arrernte Past.

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