Isbn: 9780521447607 - Aboriginal Health and History: Power and Prejudice in Remote Australia (15 results)

paperback. Condition: Good. Ex library tade paperback shows wear.

paperback in good condition, owner's name on first page, review slip pasted to first page; 318 pages.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Book is pre-owned - please see photos. The Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody (1987-1991) focused attention on the behavioural dimension of Aboriginal health and the lack of appropriate services. This book is a systematic analysis of the sociohistorical and intercultural aspects of mental health in one area of remote Australia, the Kimberley. The author shows how the effects of social disruption, cultural dislocation and loss of power suffered by Aboriginal people have manifested themselves in certain behavioural patterns. The book analyses rising mortality rates from suicide, accidents and homicide amongst Kimberley Aboriginal communities and studies the economic impact of alcohol on these communities. It also considers the role of alcohol in producing violent behaviour and affecting the general level of health.…

Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. One corner lightly creased; 6 X 0.84 X 9 inches; 336 pages.

Condition: New. In English.

Condition: New. pp. 336, Map.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket (As Issued). First Edition. Softcover, first edition, 560gms, 318 pages. Book is in good condition with minor general wear and tear and moderate page discolouration/spotting throughout. Spine shows some sun fading. There is a small pen inscription from a previous owner on the inside title page. There is also some underlining in pen from a previous owner throughout, otherwise no other pre-loved markings.…

Condition: New. An analysis of how the effects of social disruption and cultural dislocation suffered by Aboriginal people have manifested themselves in certain behavioural patterns. Num Pages: 336 pages, 14 b/w illus. 1 map 15 tables. BIC Classification: 1MBF; 1QSP; JH; MBPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 230 x 19. Weight in Grams: 528. . 2010. Illustrated. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - The Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody (1987-1991) focused attention on the behavioural dimension of Aboriginal health and the lack of appropriate services. Yet, there have been few broad-based, intensive studies of this aspect of Aboriginal health before or since. This book is systematic analysis of the sociohistorical and intercultural aspects of mental health in one area of remote Australia, the Kimberley.Using a timeframe that goes back to the first arrival of Europeans in Western Australia, the author shows how the effects of social disruption, cultural dislocation and loss of power suffered by Aboriginal people since then have manifested themselves in certain behavioural patterns. Emphasising the importance of the intercultural context in which these changes have occurred, the book analyses rising mortality rates from suicide, accidents and homicide amongst Kimberley Aboriginal communities. It studies the economic impact of alcohol on these communities and considers the role of alcohol in producing violent behaviour and affecting the general level of health.Drinking is often constructed as an Aboriginal problem and stereotypical images of the relationship between Aboriginal people and alcohol abound. But it is only one problem among many, such as gambling and violence, and little systematic research has been undertaken in this area. Through his own sociological and epistemological research, the author shows that alcohol represents one part of a complex web of problems affecting Aboriginal Kimberley communities. Moreover, its introduction coincided with Aboriginal dislocation from their traditional lands and roles and the introduction of a cash economydominated by white Australians. Aborigines in the Kimberley, even now, have little functional access to the wider economic benefits derived from their land.Written by a clinical psychiatrist, the book synthesises knowledge from both the medical and social sciences to provide. …

Condition: New. An analysis of how the effects of social disruption and cultural dislocation suffered by Aboriginal people have manifested themselves in certain behavioural patterns. Num Pages: 336 pages, 14 b/w illus. 1 map 15 tables. BIC Classification: 1MBF; 1QSP; JH; MBPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 230 x 19. Weight in Grams: 528. . 2010. Illustrated. paperback. . . . . …

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 336 14 Illus., Map.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 336.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody (1987-1991) focused attention on the behavioural dimension of Aboriginal health and the lack of appropriate services. This book is a systematic analysis of the sociohistorical and intercultural aspects of mental health in one area of remote Australia, the Kimberly. The author shows how the effects of social disruption, cultural dislocation and loss of power suffered by Aboriginal people have manifested themselves in certain behavioural patterns. The book analyses rising mortality rates from suicide, accidents and homicide amongst Kimberley Aboriginal communities and studies the economic impact of alcohol on these communities. It also considers the role of alcohol in producing violent behaviour and affecting the general level of health. An analysis of how the effects of social disruption, cultural dislocation and loss of power suffered by Aboriginal people have manifested themselves in certain behavioural patterns. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Condition: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. An analysis of how the effects of social disruption, cultural dislocation and loss of power suffered by Aboriginal people have manifested themselves in certain behavioural patterns.InhaltsverzeichnisPreface 1. Caduceus and clipboard.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Aboriginal Health and History | Power and Prejudice in Remote Australia | Ernest Hunter | Taschenbuch | Kartoniert / Broschiert | Englisch | 1993 | Cambridge University Press | EAN 9780521447607 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.…