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An Introduction to Aboriginal Societies (Revised Edition)
WH Edwards
Social Science Press, 2004
William Edwards, an Academic Adjunct in the Unaipon College of Indigenous Education and Research, lectured in Aboriginal Culture and Pitjantjatjara Language at the South Australian College of Advanced Education and UniSA. The first edition of this volume was published in 1988. Edwards drew on his long experience of working in the Pitjantjatjara region of South Australia. Material relating to other regions is drawn from several writings on Aboriginal societies.
The book focuses on two fundamental concepts in Aboriginal societies: The Dreaming and relationships. The first eight chapters provide outlines centred on the themes of archaeology, The Dreaming, economics, social organisation, politics, religion, communication and art. A chapter on change in the first edition has been replaced by two chapters on contact history in the revised edition: Colonisation to Assimilation and Land Rights to Reconciliation. Edwards’ participation in the policy changes of the early 1970s and as an interpreter in the Pitjantjatjara and Maralinga Land Rights negotiations enabled him to bring an informed perspective on aspects of this history.
The first edition went through several reprints as the book was used as a text in many secondary, other tertiary and education institutions throughout Australia and overseas. Content and references have been updated in this revised edition. The book is well illustrated with relevant photographs, diagrams and useful tables of food resources and vocabulary from six Aboriginal languages.
Integrating Human Service Law and Practice
Rosemary Kennedy with Jenny Richards
Oxford University Press, 2004
Integrating Human Service Law and Practice focuses on the decision-making of human service workers (social workers, counsellors, psychologists, youth workers, case managers and related groups) in complex human service environments. The book explains the interaction of major influences on worker decision-making and the nexus between law and ethics, and embodies an argument about the characteristics of quality human service practice.
This integrated approach is unusual in Australia. The few existing Australian texts either cover substantive black letter law independent of the practice challenges, or are edited sets of disparate readings about relevant legal matters.
The book's three sections cover the significance, history and characteristics of the relationship between law and human services; legal rights, obligations and responsibilities of human service workers; and an outline of substantive law relevant to a number of fields.
Rosemary Kennedy, senior lecturer in UniSA's School of Social Work and Social Policy and Jenny Richards, lecturer in law at Flinders University, developed the idea for the book while teaching a core course in the Social Work and Human Service Program. The book owes much to the commentaries, questions and concerns of students in this course over the last few years.
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Siblings: Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs
Kate Strohm
Wakefield Press, 2002
According to Professor Graham Vimpani, this book "should be read by anyone coming into contact with a family that includes a child with a disability". The book explores what it is like to grow up with a brother or sister who has a disability or a chronic illness, and why it is important not to overlook these children.
Kate Strohm received a BAppSc (Med Tech) from UniSA and later followed up with postgraduate diplomas in health education and health counseling. She is now Director of Siblings Australia, an organisation committed to supporting siblings of children with special needs. In that capacity, Strohm has presented guest lectures to UniSA students in education, nursing and psychology.
In this book, Strohm, who has a sister with cerebral palsy, shares the story of her journey from confusion and distress about her experiences as a sibling to greater understanding and acceptance. She also provides a forum for other siblings to describe their struggles with resentment, guilt, grief and isolation, their fears and also their joys. Her book presents strategies that siblings, parents and practitioners can use to enable families to become stronger.
Originally published in Australia in 2002, the book has recently been published in the UK and the US.
For more information visit www.wakefieldpress.com.au