The Politics of Suffering: Indigenous Australia and the End of the Liberal Consensus

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Peter Sutton

The Politics of Suffering

Indigenous Australia and the End of the Liberal Consensus

Peter Sutton

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MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY PRES
01 January 2011

History; Social issues & processes; Indigenous peoples; Central government policies

Peter Sutton is a fearless and authoritative voice in Aboriginal politics.

In this ground breaking book, Peter Sutton 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.

'Incandescent, emotional, tragic and challenging' - Marcia Langton

By: Peter Sutton
Imprint: MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY PRES
Country of Publication: Australia
Edition: Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 233mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 424g
ISBN: 9780522858716
ISBN 10: 0522858716
Pages: 280
Publication Date: 01 January 2011
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Peter Sutton has authored or edited twelve books, including Native Title in Australia: an Ethnographic Perspective, regarded as the most authoritative work in its field.

Reviews for The Politics of Suffering: Indigenous Australia and the End of the Liberal Consensus

I expect that this book will become the yardstick by which most recent critiques of indigenous affairs policy and what comes out on the subject over the next decade will be judged. --Christopher Pearson, contributor, Weekend Australian