This book provides an overview of Australian Aboriginal history from creation
stories involving the Dreaming through to Aboriginal cultural and political
activity in the 21 century. Its alphabetically arranged entries include
biographies, historical events, pioneering work by anthropologists, historical
controversies, literature and sport, as well as a number of social issues.
Malcolm Prentis has paid a particular attention to covering all regions of
Australia and the Torres Strait Islands, and all periods of recorded history.
As well, the book includes photographs, maps, population tables, an extensive
timeline and a bibliography.
Contents:
Preface
Acknowledgements and Illustrations
Abbreviations and Notes
Dictionary
Timeline
Bibliography
