Author : Peter Sutton
Publisher : Melbourne Univ. Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0522856365
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (228 download)
Book Synopsis The Politics of Suffering by : Peter Sutton
Download or read book The Politics of Suffering written by Peter Sutton and published by Melbourne Univ. Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peter Sutton is a fearless and authoritative voice in Aboriginal politics. In this groundbreaking book, he asks why, after three decades of liberal thinking, has the suffering and grief in so many Aboriginal communities become worse? The picture Sutton presents is tragic. He marshals shocking evidence against the failures of the past, and argues provocatively that three decades of liberal consensus on Aboriginal issues has collapsed. Sutton is a leading Australian anthropologist who has lived and worked closely with Aboriginal communities. He combines clear-eyed, original observation with deep emotional engagement. The Politics of Suffering cuts through the cant and offers fresh insight and hope for a new era in Indigenous politics.