Aboriginal rights movement
Type
Label
Aboriginal rights movement
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Aboriginal rights movement
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
643323858
Series statement
World Book's documenting history
Summary
"A history of the Aboriginal rights movement in Australia, based on primary source documents and other historical artifacts. Features include period art works and photographs; excerpts from literary works, letters, speeches, broadcasts, and diaries; summary boxes; a timeline; maps; and a list of additional resources"--Provided by publisher
Table Of Contents
The first Australians -- A sacred land -- Strangers invade -- First encounters -- Conflict and resistance -- Betrayal in Tasmania -- Harsh laws -- The reserves -- Christian missions -- Better and worse : Coranderrk -- Aborigines as nonpersons -- The stolen generations -- Organizing for rights -- Day of mourning -- Cummeragunja walk-off -- Work and wages -- Assimilation and discrimination -- Organizing nationally -- Protesting racism -- Australians say "yes" -- Strike and walk out -- Land rights : paving the way -- Mabo and the Native Title Act -- Bringing them home -- Reconciliation and protest -- Saying sorry -- We have survived -- The struggle continues -- Timeline
Target audience
juvenile