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World of the First Australians, The: Aboriginal Traditional Life : Past and Present

Berndt, Ronald M.; Berndt, Catherine Helen
ISBN: 0855751843 Categories: ,

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5th edition revised. Includes alterations to chapters I and XV; chapter XIV is amended and retitled and a previous Appendix has become an amended chapter XVI; also includes additional notes and an expanded bibliography. xxix, 608 p., [32] p. of plates : ill. ; 24 cm. #0720/210122 (uncreased spine)
Aboriginal Australians — Social life and customs. | Social organisation. | Australia.
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AuthorBerndt, Ronald M.; Berndt, Catherine Helen
Number of pagesxxix, 608 p., [32] p. of plates : ill. ; 24 cm.
PublisherAboriginal Studies Press, Canberra
Year Published1986 5th edition revised
Binding Type

Softcover

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