Australianama

Discover the rich tapestry of Australia's history through the lens of the South Asian diaspora with 'Australianama'. This compelling trade paperback delves deep into the narrative of Muslims in Australia, revealing stories often overlooked in traditional histories. Author Samia Khatun artfully intertwines Sufi poetry, Urdu travel tales, Persian dream texts, and Arabunna women's narratives to illuminate the cultural landscapes shaped by colonization. Perfect for scholars, students, or anyone fascinated by the multicultural make-up of Australia, this book challenges the Eurocentric perspectives that dominate historical discourse. 'Australianama' serves not only as a historical account but also as an invitation to explore the vast intellectual traditions from colonized peoples. At 320 pages, it provides a profound exploration of Aboriginal and South Asian histories, showcasing how diverse language sources can unlock new understandings of our world. Elevate your reading collection with this essential volume today and enjoy FREE shipping on your order. Immerse yourself in the stories that redefine Australia’s past and present while enriching your knowledge of global culture.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780702262623
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2019
Publisher: University of Queensland Press
Pages: 320


Description:
Australian deserts remain dotted with the ruins of old mosques. Beginning with a Bengali poetry collection discovered in a nineteenth-century mosque in the town of Broken Hill, Samia Khatun weaves together the stories of various peoples colonised by the British Empire to chart a history of South Asian diaspora.

Australianama (The Book of Australia) composes a history of Muslims in Australia through Sufi poetry, Urdu travel tales, Persian dream texts and Arabic concepts, as well as Wangkangurru song-poetry, Arabunna women's stories and Kuyani histories, leading readers through the rich worlds of non-white peoples that are missing from historical records.
Khatun challenges a central idea that powerfully shapes history books across the Anglophone world- that European knowledge traditions are superior to the epistemologies of the colonised. Arguing that Aboriginal and South Asian language sources are keys to the vast, complex libraries that belie colonised geographies, Australianama shows that stories in colonised tongues can transform the very ground from which we view past, present and future.

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