Talking Sideways

Explore the rich tapestry of Indigenous Australian culture with 'Talking Sideways,' a profound narrative authored by Reg Dodd and filmmaker Malcolm McKinnon. This trade paperback edition (ISBN: 9780702260407) published by University of Queensland Press in 2019 offers a compelling mix of history, memoir, and cultural exploration. Delve into Dodd's upbringing on the striking desert land around South Australia's Lake Eyre, an area significant not only as a homeland for the Arabunna people but also as a cattle station and mission site. 'Talking Sideways' brilliantly captures the essence of Aboriginal storytelling, reflecting the respectful heritage of speaking 'sideways.' In this engaging 304-page book, discover the layered conflicts surrounding Indigenous knowledge and authority while gaining insights into the contemporary Indigenous experience. Perfect for history buffs and those interested in Australian culture, this book serves as both a personal reflection and a broader commentary on the tensions of the environment. Get your copy of 'Talking Sideways' at Smartfox NZ today and enjoy FREE shipping on your order straight to your door. Embark on this enlightening journey and understand how the past has shaped the present, while holding a vision for a collaborative future.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780702260407
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2019
Publisher: University of Queensland Press
Pages: 304


Description:
'That's the way it is with us mob. We were brought up to talk kind of sideways. That's the respectful, true Aboriginal way.'

Reg Dodd grew up at Finniss Springs, on striking desert country bordering South Australia's Lake Eyre. For the Arabunna and for many other Aboriginal people, Finniss Springs has been a homeland and a refuge. It has also been a cattle station, an Aboriginal mission, a battlefield, a place of learning and a living museum.

With his long-time friend and filmmaker Malcolm McKinnon, Dodd reflects on his upbringing in a cross-cultural environment that defied social conventions of the time. They also write candidly about the tensions surrounding power, authority and Indigenous knowledge that have defined the recent decades of this resource-rich area.

Talking Sideways is part history, part memoir and part cultural road-map. Together, Dodd and McKinnon reveal the unique history of this extraordinary place and share their concerns and their hopes for its future.

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