The Cultivation of Whiteness


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A history of the role of biological theories in the construction and "protection" of whiteness in Australia from the first European settlement through World War II.










Our Heart Is the Land


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This collection of Aboriginal life histories provides a glimpse of a world about which little has been published previously. Focusing on themes such as religious life, living off the land, Dreamings and missions and using the voices of men and women living in and around the Lake Eyre Basin today, Shaw recorded a history of oppression and deprivation, disease and exploitation, but also celebrates the survival of a rich culture, and the growth of political awareness and community self management.




Technique and Application in Dental Anthropology


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Bringing together a variety of accomplished dental researchers, this book covers a range of topics germane to the study of human and other primate teeth. The chapters encompass work on individuals to samples, ranging from prehistoric to modern times. The focus throughout the book is the methodology required for the study of modern dental anthropology, comprising the scientific methods in use today - ranging from simple observation to advanced computer-based analyses - which can be utilized by the reader in their own dental research. Originating from the 20th anniversary meeting of the Dental Anthropology Association, this is a valuable reference source for graduate students, academic researchers and professionals in the social and life sciences, as well as clinicians.










Images of the Interior


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The photographs in this book document some of the first European impressions of Central Australia's landscape and society, taking us behind the stereotypes to the reality of the frontier itself, long before tourism and colour photography transformed our view of the outback.







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