For Their Own Good: Aborigines And Government In The South West Of Western Australia 1900-1940
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Anna Haebich
Binding: Paperback
Published: UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA PRESS, 1992
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This historical account, For Their Own Good: Aborigines And Government In The South West Of Western Australia 1900-1940, chronicles the complex and often devastating relationship between Aboriginal communities and government policies during a pivotal period. It uncovers the rationale and implementation of administrative decisions, arguing against the paternalistic justifications often presented for such interventions. The narrative illustrates the profound societal and personal consequences experienced by Indigenous peoples under these regimes. Presenting a meticulously researched perspective, the work details the systemic structures that shaped lives in the South West of Western Australia. This academic study offers a critical examination of a dark chapter in Australian history, providing essential insights into the enduring legacy of colonial governance.
Author: Anna Haebich
Binding: Paperback
Published: UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA PRESS, 1992
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This historical account, For Their Own Good: Aborigines And Government In The South West Of Western Australia 1900-1940, chronicles the complex and often devastating relationship between Aboriginal communities and government policies during a pivotal period. It uncovers the rationale and implementation of administrative decisions, arguing against the paternalistic justifications often presented for such interventions. The narrative illustrates the profound societal and personal consequences experienced by Indigenous peoples under these regimes. Presenting a meticulously researched perspective, the work details the systemic structures that shaped lives in the South West of Western Australia. This academic study offers a critical examination of a dark chapter in Australian history, providing essential insights into the enduring legacy of colonial governance.