Spinning the Dream: Assimilation in Australia 1950-1970

Name: Spinning the Dream: Assimilation in Australia 1950-1970
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781921361074
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By Anna Haebich

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In Spinning the Dream: Assimilation in Australia 1950-1970, Anna Haebich delves into the policy of assimilation during this time, examining its impact on Indigenous Australians. The book offers an insightful exploration of government efforts aimed at integrating Indigenous people into mainstream society, highlighting the challenges and consequences faced by those affected. Through a detailed historical analysis, Haebich unravels the complex narratives of policy-making and its real-world implications.
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This book may appeal to you if you are interested in the historical exploration of Australia's assimilation policies during the mid-20th century. It provides an in-depth analysis of the impact these policies had on Indigenous Australians and other communities, offering valuable insights into a significant period of social change in Australia's history.

Spinning the Dream: Assimilation in Australia 1950-1970

A re-evaluation of the experience of assimilation in Australia, providing an assessment of its implications for Australia's indigenous and ehtnic minorities and for immigration and refugee policy.

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With Spinning the Dream, multi-award-winning historian Anna Haebich re-evaluates the experience of Assimilation in Australia, providing a meticulously researched and masterfully written assessment of its implications for Australia's Indigenous and ethnic minorities and for immigration and refugee policy.

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Spinning the Dream: Assimilation in Australia 1950-1970 by Anna Haebich critically examines the policies and practices of assimilation in Australia, highlighting the complexities and impacts on Indigenous communities. Reviewers praise the book for its thorough research and insightful analysis, noting it succeeds in shedding light on a turbulent period of Australian history with sensitivity and clarity. Haebich's writing is commended for bringing personal stories to the forefront, enhancing the narrative's depth and emotional resonance.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781921361074

Publisher: Fremantle Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 March 2008

Country: Australia

Imprint: Fremantle Press

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 211.0mm

Weight: 464g

Pages: 468

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