Bibliograph

Aboriginal self-determination, the whiteman's dream, Gary Johns ; foreword by Bess Nungarrayi Price

Type

Label

Aboriginal self-determination, the whiteman's dream, Gary Johns ; foreword by Bess Nungarrayi Price

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 303-314) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Aboriginal self-determination

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

699340083

Responsibility statement

Gary Johns ; foreword by Bess Nungarrayi Price

Sub title

the whiteman's dream

Summary

"Land rights, welfare and culture have locked aborigines out of the good life. Land has become a burden, welfare has become disabling, bad behaviour is mistaken for culture. There is a way out. Aborigines must abide by the same rules as every other Australian -- seek out opportunities, study hard, and free themselves from a culture of bad behaviour. This is in contrast to the white man's dream of Aboriginal self-determination. This grand experiment has failed. Aborigines, especially those in remote Australia, need an exit strategy from the dream. The exit strategy outlined in this book destroys the rallying cry for culture. Instead, it shows that the way to self-determination is through individual dignity."--Back cover

Table Of Contents

Competing strategies in Aboriginal advancement -- Identity at any price -- Defensibility of Aboriginal culture -- Inquiries into white morality -- Inquiries into black morality -- Pretend economy -- Real economy

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