Isbn: 9780855755027 - rob riley: an aboriginal l:eader's quest for justice (4 Ergebnisse)

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Softcover. Zustand: Very Good +. ABORIGINAL INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIANA Biography -ÂWidely regarded as one of the great Aboriginal leaders of the modern era, Rob Riley was at the centre of debates that have polarised views on race relations in Australia: national land rights, the treaty, deaths in custody, self-determination, the justice system, native title and the Stolen Generations. He tragically took his own life in 1996, weighed down by the unresolved traumas of his exposure to institutionalisation, segregation and racism, and his sense of betrayal by the Australian political system to deliver justice to Aboriginal people. His death shocked community leaders and ordinary citizens alike. Set against the tumultuous background of racial politics in an unreconciled nation, the book explores Rob's rise and influence as an Aboriginal activist. Drawing on perspectives from history, politics and psychology, this work explores Rob's life as a 'moral protester' and the challenges he confronted in trying to change the destiny of a nation. Rob Riley's belief that he had failed in this quest raises profound questions about the legacy of past racial policies, the extent of institutionalised racism in Australia and the reluctance of Australias politicians to show leadership on race. Much of Riley's life was a triumph of the human spirit against great adversity, and this legacy remains. xvi, 374 p., [26] p. of plates : ill., ports. ; 24 cm. Bibliography: p. 354-362. (Reprint. First published 2006)"Aboriginal Studies Press is the publishing arm of the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies" Riley, Rob, 1954-1996 Aboriginal Australians -- Biography Political activists -- Australia -- Biography Stolen generations (Australia) -- Biography#0318R/0121/0521/280922/020523/040425/140625 Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA.…

Zustand: New. &Uumlber den AutorQuentin Beresford is an associate professor of politics and government at Edith Cowan University in Perth, Australia. He is the author of seven books.KlappentextrnrnOne of the great Aboriginal leade.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Winner of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission, Arts Non-Fiction Award, 2006. Winner of the Non-fiction section of the Western Australian Premier's Literary Award, 2007. Shortlisted for the New South Wales Premier's Award, 2007. Widely regarded as one of the great Aboriginal leaders of the modern era, Rob Riley was at the centre of debates that have polarised views on race relations in Australia: national land rights, the treaty, deaths in custody, self-determination, the justice system, native title and the Stolen Generations. He tragically took his own life in 1996, weighed down by the unresolved traumas of his exposure to institutionalisation, segregation and racism, and his sense of betrayal by the Australian political system to deliver justice to Aboriginal people. His death shocked community leaders and ordinary citizens alike. Set against the tumultuous background of racial politics in an unreconciled nation, the book explores Rob's rise and influence as an Aboriginal activist. Drawing on perspectives from history, politics and psychology, this work explores Rob's life as a 'moral protester' and the challenges he confronted in trying to change the destiny of the nation.…