Dreamtime Nightmares: Biographies Of Aborigines Under The Queensland Aborigines Act

Dreamtime Nightmares: Biographies Of Aborigines Under The Queensland Aborigines Act

$35.00 AUD

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Bill Rosser
Binding: Paperback
Published: Australian Institute of Aborginal Studies, 1985

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

Dreamtime Nightmares: Biographies Of Aborigines Under The Queensland Aborigines Act presents a compelling historical account, chronicling the lives of Aboriginal individuals profoundly affected by the restrictive Queensland Aborigines Act. This powerful work uncovers the systemic injustices and personal struggles endured under colonial legislation, illustrating the devastating impact on Indigenous communities. Rosser's meticulous research details the lived experiences of those whose freedoms were curtailed, offering a poignant and critical examination of a dark chapter in Australian history. The narrative argues for a deeper understanding of the resilience and suffering of Aboriginal people, providing essential insights into the long-lasting consequences of such policies.

Description

Author: Bill Rosser
Binding: Paperback
Published: Australian Institute of Aborginal Studies, 1985

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

Dreamtime Nightmares: Biographies Of Aborigines Under The Queensland Aborigines Act presents a compelling historical account, chronicling the lives of Aboriginal individuals profoundly affected by the restrictive Queensland Aborigines Act. This powerful work uncovers the systemic injustices and personal struggles endured under colonial legislation, illustrating the devastating impact on Indigenous communities. Rosser's meticulous research details the lived experiences of those whose freedoms were curtailed, offering a poignant and critical examination of a dark chapter in Australian history. The narrative argues for a deeper understanding of the resilience and suffering of Aboriginal people, providing essential insights into the long-lasting consequences of such policies.