Deep Time Dreaming: Uncovering Ancient Australia

Deep Time Dreaming: Uncovering Ancient Australia unfolds an intriguing exploration into the profound history and rich cultural heritage of Australia. This groundbreaking book by renowned author and archaeologist, Mark Griffiths, delves into the ancient narratives of Indigenous Australians, highlighting the significance of Aboriginal identity that has been reasserted since the latter half of the 20th century. With a captivating combination of archaeology and anthropology, Griffiths chronicles the journey from dismissive views of Aboriginal history to the recognition of deep time, revealing a human presence that dates back thousands of years, far predating other civilizations. Readers will discover how the intricate stories and customs of Indigenous people resonate with the Australian landscape, transforming the way we understand ownership and identity. In this compelling trade paperback, Griffiths invites readers to engage with the enduring wisdom embodied in ancient Australia. An essential read for anyone interested in Indigenous history, Australian culture, or the evolution of national identity, this book offers powerful insights and an enlightening perspective on a continent that has been home to intricate human narratives for millennia. Experience the profound shift in consciousness as you explore the deep connections between land and culture, sustainability, and the vision of Aboriginal relationships with nature. Order your copy today and embark on a journey through Australia’s rich and ancient past, promoting an appreciation for the deep cultural legacies that define our present and future.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760640446
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2018
Publisher: Black Inc
Pages: 392


Description:
Deep Time Dreaming is the passionate product of that journey. In this original, important book, Griffiths investigates a twin revolution- the reassertion of Aboriginal identity in the second half of the twentieth century, and the simultaneous uncovering of the traces of ancient Australia by pioneering archaeologists.

Deep Time Dreaming is about a slow shift in national consciousness. It explores what it means to live in a place of great antiquity, with its complex questions of ownership and identity. It brings to life the deep time dreaming that has changed the way many Australians relate to their continent and its enduring, dynamic human history.

'When John Mulvaney began his fieldwork in January 1956, it was widely believed that the first Australians had arrived on this continent only a few thousand years earlier. In the decades since, Australian history has been pushed back into the dizzying expanse of deep time. The human presence here has been revealed to be more ancient than that of Europe, and the Australian landscape, far from being terra nullius, is now recognised to be cultural as much as natural, imprinted with stories and law and shaped by the hands and firesticks of thousands of generations of Indigenous men and women. The New World has become the Old ...'


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