The Australian Aborigines by A. P. Elkin

The Australian Aborigines

Fully Revised Edition

by A. P. Elkin

Angus and Robertson, 1970, ISBN 0207130094, black and white photographic plates, hardcover, dustjacket

Very Good Condition, a little edge and shelf wear, minor rubbing and bumping to edges, corners and spine, a little grubbiness to front endpapers, age toned pages, small watermark and minor crumpling at very top of plates, dustjacket shows some edge and shelf wear with some rubbing, bumping, chipping, creasing, tears and small holes, sticker residue on front (see photographs)

“ Now in its fifth fully revised edition, Professor A. P. Elkin’s The Australian Aborigines is still acknowledged as one of the most thoughtful and comprehensive contributions to an understanding of these fascinating people.  The author examines every aspect of aboriginal thought and life; history and legend; religions and cults; art and music.  Particular attention is paid to the effects on aboriginal culture and society of contact with the white dispossessors of the aboriginal people and the progressive developments of aboriginal policies.”