Product Description

For most of Australia's colonial history its indigenous people have been denied full membership in Australian society. This book examines the history of their citizenship status and asks whether it is possible for indigenous Australians to be members of a common society on equal terms with others. Leading commentators from a range of disciplines examine historical conceptions of indigenous civil rights, consider issues arising from recent struggles for equality and consider possibilities for multicultural citizenship that recognize difference.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1473401 in Books
• Published on: 1998-06-28
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 240 pages

Review
'This important book challenges the reader to address the full complexity of the concept of indigenous citizenship.' Tony Bauman, Indigenous Law Bulletin '... a comprehensive and well-grounded view of citizenship, making a timely and intelligent contribution to an issue which is foundational to negotiations between mainstream Australia and its indigenous population.' The Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute

Review
"This volume offers clear and valuable information on citizenship presented by renowned Australian scholars at a conference at the Australian National University." Choice

"These essays...bring together a diversity of perspectives on the status of Indigenous Australians in both the contested present, and through the entire period since European settlement." Sue Sifa, Pacific Affairs