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Aboriginal Peoples and Birds in Australia : Historical and Cultural Relationships / by Philip A. Clarke.

Aboriginal Peoples and Birds in Australia : Historical and Cultural Relationships / by Philip A. Clarke.
Aboriginal Peoples and Birds in Australia :
Includes bibliographical references and index. Australia is home to many distinctive species of birds, and Aboriginal peoples have developed close alliances with them over the millennia of their custodianship of this country. Aboriginal Peoples and Birds in Australia: Historical and Cultural Relationships provides a review of the broad physical, historical and cultural relationships that Aboriginal people have had with the Australian avifauna. This book aims to raise awareness of the alternative bodies of ornithological knowledge that reside outside of Western science. It describes the role of birds as totemic ancestors and spirit beings, and explores Aboriginal bird nomenclature, foraging techniques and the use of avian materials to make food, medicine and artefacts. Through a historical perspective, this book examines the gaps between knowledge systems of Indigenous peoples and Western science, to encourage greater collaboration and acknowledgment in the future. Cultural sensitivity Readers are warned that there may be words, descriptions and terms used in this book that are culturally sensitive, and which might not normally be used in certain public or community contexts. While this information may not reflect current understanding, it is provided by the author in a historical context. This publication may also contain quotations, terms and annotations that reflect the historical attitude of the original author or that of the period in which the item was written, and may be considered inappropriate today. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that this publication may contain the names and images of people who have passed away.

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Shelf Location Collection Volume Ref. Branch Status Due Date
305.89915/CLA
Aboriginal Collection   Port Macquarie . On Loan . 2 Apr 2024
A305.89915/ CLA
Aboriginal Collection   Kempsey . On Loan . 10 Apr 2024
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Record Number 682046
ISBN 9781486315970
Author Clarke, Philip A.
Title Aboriginal Peoples and Birds in Australia : Historical and Cultural Relationships / by Philip A. Clarke.
Publication details Clayton South, VIC : CSIRO Publishing, 2023.
Contents note Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary Note Australia is home to many distinctive species of birds, and Aboriginal peoples have developed close alliances with them over the millennia of their custodianship of this country. Aboriginal Peoples and Birds in Australia: Historical and Cultural Relationships provides a review of the broad physical, historical and cultural relationships that Aboriginal people have had with the Australian avifauna. This book aims to raise awareness of the alternative bodies of ornithological knowledge that reside outside of Western science. It describes the role of birds as totemic ancestors and spirit beings, and explores Aboriginal bird nomenclature, foraging techniques and the use of avian materials to make food, medicine and artefacts. Through a historical perspective, this book examines the gaps between knowledge systems of Indigenous peoples and Western science, to encourage greater collaboration and acknowledgment in the future. Cultural sensitivity Readers are warned that there may be words, descriptions and terms used in this book that are culturally sensitive, and which might not normally be used in certain public or community contexts. While this information may not reflect current understanding, it is provided by the author in a historical context. This publication may also contain quotations, terms and annotations that reflect the historical attitude of the original author or that of the period in which the item was written, and may be considered inappropriate today. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that this publication may contain the names and images of people who have passed away.
Subject Aboriginal Australians -- History
Aboriginal Australians -- Social life and customs
Aboriginal Australians -- Religion
Human-animal relationships -- Australia
Animals and civilization -- Australia
Birds -- Behavior -- Australia
Birds -- Social aspects -- Australia
Ethnoornithology -- Australia
Added Entry Bradley, John
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