Isbn: 9780774804592 - comparing the policy of aboriginal assimilation: australia, canada, and new zealand (7 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. The aboriginal people of Australia, Canada, and New Zealand became minorities in their own countries in the nineteenth century. The expanding British Empire had its own vision for the future of these peoples, which was expressed in 1837 by the Select Committee on Aborigines of the House of Commons. It was a vision of the steps necessary for them to become civilized, Christian, and citizens - in a word, assimilated. This book provides the first systematic and comparative treatment of the social policy of assimilation that was followed in these three countries. The recommendations of the 1837 committee were broadly followed by each of the three countries, but there were major differences in the means that were used. Australia began with a denial of the aboriginal presence, Canada began establishing a register of all 'status' Indians, and New Zealand began by giving all Maori British citizenship.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Good. The aboriginal people of Australia, Canada, and New Zealand became minorities in their own countries in the nineteenth century. The expanding British Empire had its own vision for the future of these peoples, which was expressed in 1837 by the Select Committee on Aborigines of the House of Commons. It was a vision of the steps necessary for them to become civilized, Christian, and citizens - in a word, assimilated. This book provides the first systematic and comparative treatment of the social policy of assimilation that was followed in these three countries. The recommendations of the 1837 committee were broadly followed by each of the three countries, but there were major differences in the means that were used. Australia began with a denial of the aboriginal presence, Canada began establishing a register of all 'status' Indians, and New Zealand began by giving all Maori British citizenship.…

Trade Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. 8vo. xiii 286 pp., tables, notes, bibliography, index. Previous owner's name inside front cover. Cover shows very light general wear.

Softcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Jacket As Issued. First Edition. Softcover. Wrappers clean and bright; light reading crease to spine; minor spotting to inside front cover and to page edges. Contents clean, tight and white without bookplates, inscriptions, foxing or other markings. xiii, 286 pp. "The first systematic and comparative treatment of the social policy of assimilation followed by Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.not only provides comprehensive and comparative data on the conduct of assimilative policy but also examines its origins and rationale. In the end, the policy is shown to be primarily an expression of the racist and colonial nature of the immigrant societies." 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. All orders professionally packed, tracked and/or signed-for, and insured.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The cover has a little wear. The page edges are very lightly foxed. 286 pages. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown.

Zustand: Good. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions.…