Knowledge of Life
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australia

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Author: Kaye Price, University of Southern Queensland

Steve Kinnane, Paul Newman, Asmi Wood, John Williams-Mozley, Fabri Blacklock, Sandra R. Phillips, Dennis Foley, Raelene Ward, Karel Williams, Jessa Rogers, Barry Judd, Gary Thomas.

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Date Published: September 2015
availability: In stock
format: Paperback
isbn: 9781107477421

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Knowledge of Life is the first textbook to provide students with a comprehensive guide to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australia. The result of extensive research and experience, it offers fresh insights into a range of topics and, most importantly, is written by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander academics. It addresses topics ranging from history and reconciliation, to literature and politics, to art, sport and health. It presents social, cultural and political perspectives on these areas in a manner that is accessible to undergraduate students from a range of backgrounds and academic disciplines. Each chapter opens with a précis of the author's journey to engage students and offer them an insight into the author's experiences. These authentic voices encourage students to think about the wider issues surrounding each chapter and their real-life implications. This timely publication emphasises the importance of relationships between non-Indigenous and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
- Each of the notable authors is either an Aboriginal person or a Torres Strait Islander person with vast experience and expertise in their field
- Each chapter opens with a précis of the author's journey, allowing the reader to engage with the writer and the issues discussed
- Engaging and accessible writing style to suit students from a range of backgrounds and academic disciplines
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30th Mar 2016 by JenniferL
This is an essential resource for teaching all students at university about Aboriginal knowledge positions, and to engage students in a paradigm shift in their understandings. I use whole chapters to inform my teaching (library copy!) and find it is clear in its writing and an easy but rigorous teaching tool.

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Product details
- Date Published: September 2015
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9781107477421
- length: 244 pages
- dimensions: 248 x 172 x 12 mm
- weight: 0.46kg
- availability: In stock
Table of Contents
1. A long, slow dance: the nation's history Steve Kinnane
2. Reconciliation Paul Newman
3. Law and native title Asmi Wood
4. Overkill, over time: the criminalisation of Indigenous society - or genocide by stealth John Williams-Mozley
5. Art: connecting cultures Fabri Blacklock
6. Literature: writing ourselves Sandra R. Phillips
7. Enterprise and entrepreneurial thinking: it's a black thing! Dennis Foley
8. Health and wellbeing Raelene Ward
9. A room full of strangers: racism as a determinant of health in the maternity care of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women Karel Williams
10. Education Jessa Rogers
11. Good sports: representations of Aboriginal people in Australian sports Barry Judd
12. The right to be human: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and human rights Gary Thomas.
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Author
Kaye Price, University of Southern Queensland
Dr Kaye Price is an Aboriginal woman from Tasmania, currently Acting Head of the Centre for Australian Indigenous Knowledges at University of Southern Queensland. She has worked extensively with ACARA, is an Indigenous Education Ambassador and a Fellow of the Australian College of Educators.
Contributors
Steve Kinnane, Paul Newman, Asmi Wood, John Williams-Mozley, Fabri Blacklock, Sandra R. Phillips, Dennis Foley, Raelene Ward, Karel Williams, Jessa Rogers, Barry Judd, Gary Thomas.