The Mardudjara Aborigines: Living The Dream In Australia's Desert

The Mardudjara Aborigines: Living The Dream In Australia's Desert

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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: Robert Tonkinson
Binding: Paperback
Published: Holt, Rinehart and Winston., 1978

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

This anthropological study, The Mardudjara Aborigines: Living The Dream In Australia's Desert, chronicles the intricate social structures and profound spiritual beliefs of an indigenous community. It uncovers the daily lives and ceremonial practices of the Mardudjara people, offering an unparalleled look into their enduring connection to the Australian desert landscape. The text presents a detailed account of their unique Dreaming cosmology, illustrating how these ancient traditions shape their existence and worldview. Tonkinson's work provides an authoritative and respectful examination of a vibrant culture, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in ethnography and Aboriginal studies.

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Description

Author: Robert Tonkinson
Binding: Paperback
Published: Holt, Rinehart and Winston., 1978

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

This anthropological study, The Mardudjara Aborigines: Living The Dream In Australia's Desert, chronicles the intricate social structures and profound spiritual beliefs of an indigenous community. It uncovers the daily lives and ceremonial practices of the Mardudjara people, offering an unparalleled look into their enduring connection to the Australian desert landscape. The text presents a detailed account of their unique Dreaming cosmology, illustrating how these ancient traditions shape their existence and worldview. Tonkinson's work provides an authoritative and respectful examination of a vibrant culture, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in ethnography and Aboriginal studies.