The Euahlayi Tribe: A Study of Aboriginal Life in Australia (eBook)

Exploring the Indigenous Way of Life in Colonial Australia

Catherine Eliza Somerville Stow (Autor)

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2020
142 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406606712-0 (EAN)

Infos

Catherine Eliza Somerville Stow's seminal work, 'The Euahlayi Tribe: A Study of Aboriginal Life in Australia', offers a comprehensive examination of the Euahlayi people, providing valuable insights into their customs, beliefs, and social organization. Drawing on firsthand observations and interviews, Stow masterfully brings to life the cultural practices and spiritual traditions of this Indigenous Australian tribe. Written in a descriptive and engaging style, the book immerses readers in the daily lives of the Euahlayi, shedding light on their unique way of life and challenging Western stereotypes. Set against the backdrop of colonial Australia, Stow's work serves as a significant contribution to the ethnographic literature of the time, offering a nuanced portrayal of Indigenous culture. Catherine Eliza Somerville Stow's background in anthropology and her deep respect for Indigenous peoples undoubtedly influenced her decision to write this illuminating study. Her pioneering research laid the foundation for future scholarship on Aboriginal communities in Australia, making 'The Euahlayi Tribe' a must-read for anyone interested in cultural anthropology and Indigenous studies.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 8.12.2020
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Recht / Steuern
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Ethnologie
• Schlagworte: Aboriginal life • Aboriginal Literature • Anthropology • Australia • Australian Literature • Australian tribes • Catherine Stow • Cultural Anthropology • Culture • ethnic groups • Ethnographic Study • Geography • Indigenous culture • indigenous storytelling • Native Australian authors • Nature • Oceania • Science • Social Sciences • Society