{"product_id":"uncommon-ground-9780855754853","title":"Uncommon Ground","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUncommon Ground\u003c\/em\u003e is a unique exploration of the complex roles played by white women in Australian Indigenous histories. It showcases some of the latest and most interesting work in Australia on gender and cross-cultural history. Within a particular historical context, each chapter highlights the work of a woman involved in Aboriginal issues, and with Aboriginal people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWell-known as well as less prominent public figures are included. There's a mixture of activists, writers, and workers in missionary groups and administration, as well as Pearl Gibbs, the leading Aboriginal woman activist who worked closely with contemporary white feminists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFour thematic parts include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'The Home Front'\u003c\/strong\u003e which highlights the prominence of the 'home' as institution as well as a refuge in such cross-cultural relationships;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Shared Struggle'\u003c\/strong\u003e which explores collaborative relationships;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Public Lives'\u003c\/strong\u003e which addresses white women who took on public roles with regard to Aboriginal issues; and\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Knowing the Aborigines'\u003c\/strong\u003e which covers the ambiguous roles played by white women who claimed the knowledge to represent Aboriginal people and issues, and who have had various impacts upon Aboriginal histories as a result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese lively and critical biographical studies trace the motivations, actions and impact of these women. The Indigenous and non-Indigenous contributors, both women and men, engage with some difficult yet fascinating questions of race, gender and identity in Aboriginal history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47461751357676,"sku":"9780855754853","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780855754853-uncommon-ground.jpg?v=1774976268","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/uncommon-ground-9780855754853","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}