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Health : spirit, country and culture
Andrews, Shawana, 1975-2024
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For thousands of generations the wellbeing of Australia's First Peoples was grounded in the sacred lands of Mother Earth. Good health occurred naturally because lifestyle and diet were connected to Country and culture. Colonisation damaged this connection, but much is being done to rebuild it. Health explores concepts that are not tied to Western practices, as it delves into birthing, end-of-life care and other Indigenous cultural rituals. The authors highlight the role of Aboriginal leadership and Eldership in decision making about health care and explore the strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander resistance and resilience. Through their storytelling and their decades of research and health practice, Shawana Andrews, Sandra Eades and Fiona Stanley show how Aboriginal knowledges foster a path for self-determined healthy futures.
Main title:
Health : spirit, country and culture / by Shawana Andrews, Sandra Eades and Fiona Stanley.
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Imprint:
Cremorne, Vic. : Thames & Hudson Australia, 2024.
Collation:
227 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781760763404 (paperback)
Dewey class:
362.1089
Language:
English
Subject:
Aboriginal Australians -- Medical careAboriginal Australians -- Health and hygieneAboriginal Australians -- Social life and customsAboriginal Australians -- Public welfareTorres Strait Islanders -- Medical careTorres Strait Islanders -- Social life and customsTorres Strait Islanders -- Public welfare
BRN:
510595
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 362.1089 HEA | AvailableRecently returned |