Separated: Aboriginal Childhood Separation and Guardianship Law by Antonio D Buti
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Product Details
Book Type: SECONDHAND
ISBN: 9780975196724
Author: Antonio D Buti
Edition: 1st Edition
Publisher: Institute of Criminology
Place: Sydney NSW
Year: 2004
Format: Paperback
Pages: 238 pages
Period: 20th Century
Book Description
Secondhand. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges.
Provides a new understanding of the separation of Aboriginal children from their families in 20th century Australia. The author considers legislation, policy debates and official reports relating to Aboriginal child separation practices throughout Australia. The main focus is on Western Australia, where the impact was particularly devastating.
Content: Ch. 1. Introduction -- Ch. 2. The law of guardianship and best interest of the child principle -- Ch. 3. The separation history: a national overview -- Ch. 4. Western Australia: a case study: Part A: separation, segregation and absorption 1900-1945 -- Ch. 5. Western Australia: a case study: part B: assimilation and mainstreaming 1946-1972 -- Ch. 6. Implications of the history and where to now?
Institute of Criminology monograph series; no. 20.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers, please note that this book may contain descriptions and/or images of people who have passed away.
Separated: Aboriginal Childhood Separation and Guardianship Law by Antonio D Buti
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