Bindibu Country

Bindibu Country

$45.00 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: Donald Thomson
Binding: Hardback
Published: Melbourne, Nelson, 1975

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings

Bindibu Country chronicles the remarkable journey and ethnographic observations of a pioneering anthropologist among the Indigenous communities of remote Western Australia. It presents a vivid and detailed account of the Bindibu people's traditional way of life, their customs, social structures, and deep connection to their ancestral lands. The narrative illustrates the challenges and rewards of fieldwork in an isolated environment, offering an invaluable record of a culture facing profound change. Thomson's meticulous documentation uncovers the resilience and rich heritage of the Bindibu, providing a foundational text in Australian anthropology. This compelling work remains a significant contribution to our understanding of Indigenous Australian societies and a testament to the human spirit.

Description

Author: Donald Thomson
Binding: Hardback
Published: Melbourne, Nelson, 1975

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings

Bindibu Country chronicles the remarkable journey and ethnographic observations of a pioneering anthropologist among the Indigenous communities of remote Western Australia. It presents a vivid and detailed account of the Bindibu people's traditional way of life, their customs, social structures, and deep connection to their ancestral lands. The narrative illustrates the challenges and rewards of fieldwork in an isolated environment, offering an invaluable record of a culture facing profound change. Thomson's meticulous documentation uncovers the resilience and rich heritage of the Bindibu, providing a foundational text in Australian anthropology. This compelling work remains a significant contribution to our understanding of Indigenous Australian societies and a testament to the human spirit.