Description

H180 Course Material for the University of Western Australia, Second Semester 1993, School of Humanities, Course coordinator: Mudrooroo. Colin Thomas Johnson (21 August 1938 – 20 January 2019), better known by his nom de plume Mudrooroo, was a novelist, poet, essayist and playwright. He has been described as one of the most enigmatic literary figures of Australia and his many works are centred on Australian Aboriginal characters and Aboriginal topics. Also known as Mudrooroo Narogin and Mudrooroo Nyoongah. Narogin after the Indigenous spelling for his place of birth, and Nyoongah after the name of the people from whom he claimed descent. Mudrooroo means paperbark in the Bibbulmun language group spoken by the Noongar. There is much controversy sorrounding the his Aboriginality with the request to the Nyoongah community to substantiate his claimed kinship to the Kickett family not acknowledged in 1996. This is a scarce copy.

Synopsis

Title: H180 Introduction to Aboriginal Studies
Author/Publisher: Mudrooroo Nyoongah, University of Western Australia
Publication Year: 1993
Format: First Edition Hardcover

This significant First Edition offers an invaluable academic foundation in Indigenous Australian studies. Authored by the acclaimed Mudrooroo Nyoongah and published by the University of Western Australia, it served as core course material for the H180 "Introduction to Aboriginal Studies" unit during the second semester of 1993.

Categorised under Anthropology with a focus on Ethnographic and Indigenous Studies, this non-fiction work provides a scholarly examination of Aboriginal cultures and histories. It reflects the academic rigour and pedagogical approach championed by Mudrooroo, who also coordinated the university course.

• Foundational University Course Material: Serving as the primary textbook for a university course in 1993, this volume presents a structured and comprehensive introduction to Aboriginal Studies, designed for adult learners and those seeking a deeper understanding of Indigenous Australia.
• Mudrooroo's Scholarly Engagement: Authored and coordinated by Mudrooroo (Colin Thomas Johnson), one of Australia's most enigmatic and celebrated literary figures, this book showcases his direct academic contributions to the field. It provides insight into his scholarly perspective on Indigenous life, history, and culture beyond his renowned literary works.

As a First Edition, this volume holds considerable appeal for collectors of Indigenous Australian literature and academic works. Its direct link to a prominent Aboriginal intellectual and its specific use as a foundational university text from 1993 cement its historical and cultural importance.

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