The Little Red Yellow Black Book
$19.95
An Introduction to Indigenous Australia Fourth Edition
Originally published in 1994, The Little Red Yellow Black Book has established itself as the perfect starting point for those who want to learn about the rich cultures and histories of Australia’s First Peoples. Written from an Indigenous perspective, this highly illustrated and accessible introduction covers a range of topics from history, culture and the Arts, through to activism and reconciliation.
In this fourth edition, readers will learn about some of the significant contributions that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have made, and continue to make, to the Australian nation.
Common stereotypes will be challenged, and the many struggles and triumphs that we’ve experienced as we’ve navigated through our shared histories will be revealed. Readers will also learn about some of the key concepts that underpin Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander worldviews including concepts such as the Dreaming, the significance of Ancestral Heroes and Country.
The Little Red Yellow Black Book is for readers of all backgrounds and provides an opportunity to discover more about the diverse, dynamic and continuing cultures of Australia’s First Peoples.
About the Author
The Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies is the world’s premier institution for information and research about the cultures and lifestyles of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. They undertake and encourage scholarly, ethical, and community-based research; hold a priceless collection of films, photographs, video, and audio recordings as well as the world’s largest collection of printed and other resource materials for indigenous studies. Bruce Pascoe is a school teacher, the director of Commonwealth Australian Studies project, and the publisher and editor of Australian Short Stories quarterly magazine as well as a board member of the Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages and a member of the Wathaurong Aboriginal cooperative. He is the recipient of the Australian Literature Award and the winner of the Radio National Short Story Competition. He is the author of several books, including Convincing Ground, Ocean, and Shark.
