The Trouble with Tradition
Native title and cultural change
$131.34
- Hardcover
480 pages
- Release Date
15 January 2008
Summary
This book is the most fundamental analysis of native title in the common law world since McNeil’s Common Law Aboriginal Title in 1989. Through a broad and detailed examination of the jurisprudence across Australia, USA, New Zealand and Canada, it argues that the Australian preoccupation with ‘tradition’ is a deeply flawed approach. Dr Young points to many technical problems and a raft of unfortunate consequences for Indigenous people. He contends for a fundamental rethink.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781862876477 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1862876479 |
| Author: | Simon Young |
| Publisher: | Federation Press |
| Imprint: | Federation Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 480 |
| Release Date: | 15 January 2008 |
| Weight: | 942g |
| Dimensions: | 32mm x 250mm x 158mm |
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Dr. Young’s book fills a huge gap in the legal understanding of Indigenous land rights. As he convincingly shows, muddled thinking and lack of precision in judicial decisions can have devastating effects for Indigenous peoples. [His] detailed comparative analysis … provides an indispensable resource for deepening understanding. While his focus is on Australia, the book’s comparative approach extends its relevance to all common law jurisdictions that are inhabited by Indigenous peoples. Everyone who is concerned with Indigenous rights - Indigenous leaders, judges, lawyers, land-claims negotiators, policy makers - will benefit enormously from reading it. - Professor Kent McNeil
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