Attwood, Bain

William Cooper: An Aboriginal Life Story

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ISBN 13:: 9780522877939
author:: Attwood, Bain
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Miegunyah Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2021
Pages:: 296
Dimensions:: 23.6 x 15.8 x 2.6 centimetres (0
Genre:: History, Oceania, Australia & New Zealand,
Condition:: New
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William Cooper An Aboriginal Life Story by Bain Attwood is a meticulously researched study that sheds new light on the life and work of William Cooper, a passionate advocate for Indigenous rights. This book carefully reconstructs the historical losses his people suffered and endured, revealing how these experiences inspired his remarkable political work in the 1930s. Through a detailed examination of Cooper's most important campaigns, including his petition to the British king George and his opposition to an Aboriginal regiment during World War II, Attwood provides a nuanced understanding of the long struggle that Indigenous people have fought for recognition and representation in Australia's political order. By exploring Cooper's life story, readers can gain a deeper understanding of this pivotal moment in Australian history. Attwood's study offers a valuable insight into the life and legacy of William Cooper, a man whose courageous fight for justice and equality continues to inspire Australians today.

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