In the Age of Mabo: History, Aborigines and Australia

The 1922 High Courts Mabo decision has provoked much controversy in contemporary Australia. As the ruling has increasingly become the subject of intense debate throughout the community, the implications of Mabo have shifted from the law to history, politics and culture. By analysing the historical dimensions of Mabo, this book reflects on its profound cultural and political significance. It suggests how the High Court’s ruling was determined by the interpretation offered by historical scholarship. And it considers how Mabo in its turn represents a new historical narrative which affects the way we conceive of Australia and the relationship between indigenous and settler Australians.

Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Date Published: 1996
Book Condition: Very good softcover with minor surface and edge wear to covers. Apart from some tan spotting to the top edge of book, an unmarked copy internally.