Growing Up The Country: The Pitjantjatjara Struggle For Their Land

Growing Up The Country: The Pitjantjatjara Struggle For Their Land

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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: Phillip Toyne & Daniel Vachon
Binding: Paperback
Published: McPhee Gribble / Penguin Books, 1984

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

The compelling historical account presents the enduring fight of the Pitjantjatjara people for their ancestral territories. This powerful narrative chronicles the complex legal and social challenges faced by an indigenous community striving to maintain its cultural heritage and sovereignty. It uncovers the profound connection between the Pitjantjatjara people and their traditional lands, illustrating the deep spiritual and practical significance of ownership. The work details the strategies and resilience demonstrated in their pursuit of justice, offering a vital perspective on indigenous rights movements. This essential reading argues for a deeper understanding of land claims and cultural preservation within a broader societal context.

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Description

Author: Phillip Toyne & Daniel Vachon
Binding: Paperback
Published: McPhee Gribble / Penguin Books, 1984

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

The compelling historical account presents the enduring fight of the Pitjantjatjara people for their ancestral territories. This powerful narrative chronicles the complex legal and social challenges faced by an indigenous community striving to maintain its cultural heritage and sovereignty. It uncovers the profound connection between the Pitjantjatjara people and their traditional lands, illustrating the deep spiritual and practical significance of ownership. The work details the strategies and resilience demonstrated in their pursuit of justice, offering a vital perspective on indigenous rights movements. This essential reading argues for a deeper understanding of land claims and cultural preservation within a broader societal context.