The Jigalong Mob: Aboriginal Victors Of The Desert Crusade
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: Cummings Publishing Company, 1974
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This anthropological study, The Jigalong Mob: Aboriginal Victors Of The Desert Crusade, chronicles the resilience and cultural practices of the Jigalong Aboriginal community in Western Australia. Robert Tonkinson presents a detailed account of their traditional life, spiritual beliefs, and their strategic adaptations in the face of external pressures. The narrative illustrates the profound connection between the people and their desert environment, offering an insightful look into their social structures and enduring heritage. It argues for the strength of Indigenous cultures against the backdrop of historical challenges, maintaining an academic yet deeply respectful tone. This work stands as a significant contribution to understanding Aboriginal sovereignty and cultural persistence.
Author: Robert Tonkinson
Binding: Paperback
Published: Cummings Publishing Company, 1974
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This anthropological study, The Jigalong Mob: Aboriginal Victors Of The Desert Crusade, chronicles the resilience and cultural practices of the Jigalong Aboriginal community in Western Australia. Robert Tonkinson presents a detailed account of their traditional life, spiritual beliefs, and their strategic adaptations in the face of external pressures. The narrative illustrates the profound connection between the people and their desert environment, offering an insightful look into their social structures and enduring heritage. It argues for the strength of Indigenous cultures against the backdrop of historical challenges, maintaining an academic yet deeply respectful tone. This work stands as a significant contribution to understanding Aboriginal sovereignty and cultural persistence.