Daughters Of The Dreaming
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: Diane Bell
Binding: Paperback
Published: McPhee Gribble - Allen & Unwin, 1983
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This seminal anthropological work, Daughters of the Dreaming, uncovers the intricate social and spiritual lives of Aboriginal women in Central Australia. It presents a compelling re-evaluation of their roles, rituals, and power within their communities, challenging long-held, male-centric perspectives on Indigenous culture. The author meticulously chronicles the daily existence and ceremonial practices of these women, illustrating their profound connection to the land and their vital contributions to cultural continuity. Through rigorous ethnographic research, the text argues for a deeper understanding of female agency and authority in traditional Aboriginal societies, offering an essential resource for scholars and anyone interested in Indigenous studies and women's anthropology.
Author: Diane Bell
Binding: Paperback
Published: McPhee Gribble - Allen & Unwin, 1983
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This seminal anthropological work, Daughters of the Dreaming, uncovers the intricate social and spiritual lives of Aboriginal women in Central Australia. It presents a compelling re-evaluation of their roles, rituals, and power within their communities, challenging long-held, male-centric perspectives on Indigenous culture. The author meticulously chronicles the daily existence and ceremonial practices of these women, illustrating their profound connection to the land and their vital contributions to cultural continuity. Through rigorous ethnographic research, the text argues for a deeper understanding of female agency and authority in traditional Aboriginal societies, offering an essential resource for scholars and anyone interested in Indigenous studies and women's anthropology.