Myth of Privilege, The: Aboriginal Status, Media Visions, Public Ideas

AUSTRALIANA ABORIGINALThe Myth of Privilege examines the roles played by the media, politicians, governments, lobby groups, academics and the changing economy in shaping the public debate about Aboriginal policy and political status since the 1960s. It suggests ways in which we might more effectively respond to the 'democratic' rhetoric of the current populism and its claims to champion the cause of ordinary Australians. 346 p. : ill., ports. ; 21 cm. #281224 Bibliography: p. 331-338.First Nations (AIATSIS) Subject: Media Native title - Cases - Mabo Law enforcement - Custody - Deaths in custody Race relations - Racism Race relations - Representation - Media Law enforcement - Police-youth relations Media - Broadcast media - Radio Politics and Government - Political action - Land rights Race relations - Racial discrimination - Education Western Australia (WA)Subject: Aboriginal Australians in mass media Mass media and minorities -- Australia Mass media and race relations -- Australia Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA.…