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The Forgotten People

Liberal and conservative approaches to recognising indigenous peoples
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The Forgotten People by Shireen Morris and Damien Freeman examines contemporary issues surrounding Australian constitutional recognition of Indigenous peoples. The authors navigate political discourse, historical context, and legal frameworks, presenting diverse perspectives and exploring the ideas and implications of such recognition. Their collaborative approach offers a nuanced discussion on the challenges and opportunities in shaping a more inclusive national identity.
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If you're interested in exploring the complex dynamics of constitutional recognition and Indigenous rights within the framework of Australian politics, you may find this book enlightening. It delves into the historical and contemporary struggles of marginalised communities, providing thought-provoking insights into current affairs and the political challenges faced in achieving recognition and equality.

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The Forgotten People

It is easy to assume that constitutional recognition of indigenous Australians is a project of the left in Australia, and something that the right staunchly opposes. This collection challenges that assumption. It frames indigenous constitutional recognition in the context of conservative and liberal philosophical thought.

Foreword by Noel Pearson

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The Forgotten People challenges the assumption that constitutional recognition of Indigenous Australians is a project of the left in Australia.

It demonstrates that there may be a set of reforms that can achieve the change sought by Indigenous leaders while addressing the critical concerns of constitutional conservatives and classical liberals. More than that, this collection illustrates the genuine goodwill that many Australians, including Major General Michael Jeffery, Cardinal George Pell, Chris Kenny, and Malcolm Mackerras, share for achieving Indigenous recognition that is practically useful and symbolically powerful.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780522869637

Publisher: Melbourne University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 March 2016

Country: Australia

Imprint: Melbourne University Press

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 233.0mm

Weight: 304g

Pages: 216

About the Author

Damien Freeman is a lawyer, writer, and philosopher who lectures on ethics and aesthetics at Pembroke College, Cambridge, and Director of the Governor-General's Prize for the Constitution Education Fund Australia. Shireen Morris is a lawyer, senior policy adviser and constitutional reform research fellow at Cape York Institute, and a researcher at Monash University.

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