Mabo, Wik & Native Title - Softcover

Butt, Peter; Eagleson, Robert; Lane, Patricia

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1862873860 ISBN 13: 9781862873865

Publisher: Federation Press, 2001

Synopsis

A brilliant account of the famous Mabo High Court decision on Native Title, providing a key means of distinguishing between fact and myth among the claims and counter claims which bedevil Australia's native title debate. This expanded and updated edition takes full account of recent legislation and cases, and remains the essential authority in this field.

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Review

Makes a brilliant contribution aEURO| must find its way into the homes and schools of all Australians so that all may understand the reasoning of the High Court and the clear legal and historical basis for the decision Noel Pearson an insight into the heart of one of the most significant changes in the nation's history Paul Keating This text is so easy to read and to understand that I'm glad I took the trouble. I now believe I know what the judgment really said ... Journal of Australian Institute of Professional Communicators Reviews of the first edition were extremely complimentary but I have no hesitation in saying that this update is even better. Law Letter, Law Society of Tasmania This book should be included as reading for everyone from high school students to politicians. Alternative Law Journal Aims to make the High Court's decision understandable to a wide audience, in simple English - and does so admirably. The Canberra Times Essential reading for Australian understanding of the Reconciliation process. Aboriginal Education K-12 Resource Guide (2004), NSW Dept of Education & Training

Edition details

• Publisher: Federation Press
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1862873860
• ISBN 13: 9781862873865
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 134