Reports from a Wild Country: Ethics for DecolonisationExplores some of Australia's major ethical challenges. Written in the midst of rapid social and environmental change and in a time of uncertainty and division, it offers powerful stories and arguments for ethical choice and commitment. The focus is on reconciliation between Indigenous and 'Settler' peoples, and with nature. |
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References to this book
Places of Pain and Shame: Dealing with 'Difficult Heritage' William Logan,Keir Reeves No preview available - 2008 |