Black Death, White Hands

Wilson, Paul R. (Paul Richard), 1941-
ISBN: 0868613088 Categories: ,

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Centres on the trial of Alwyn Peter for the manslaughter at Weipa South of his girlfriend; includes evidence from anthropologists, psychologists, psychiatrists, criminologists and sociologists; numerous case studies cited which highlight the effect of past and present Government policies on Aborigines; ways of changing the situation include granting of land rights and Aboriginalisation of educational and medical facilities. pp. ix, 150 #1120

Aboriginal Australians — Queensland — Reservations. | Aboriginal Australians — Crime. | Aboriginal Australians — Queensland — Social conditions. | Health services. | Government policy – Initial period and protectionism. | Substance use. | Crime – Against persons. | Crime – Criminology. | Psychology – Interpersonal relations. | Government policy – Assimilation. | Socioeconomic conditions – Living conditions. | Government policy – State and territory – Queensland. | Government policy – Integration.

Additional Information

AuthorWilson, Paul R. (Paul Richard), 1941-
PublisherAllen & Unwin, Australia
Year Published1982
Book Condition

Very Good

Binding Type

Softcover

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