Title Dhanum djorra'wuy dhäwu : a history of writing in Aboriginal languages / Mary-Anne Gale

Published Underdale, S. Aust. : Aboriginal Research Institute, University of South Australia, 1997 Underdale S Aust : Aboriginal Research Institute, University of South Australia, 1997

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MELB	827.6089915 G1522/D		AVAILABLE

Description x, 254 p. : ill. (some col.), facsims., maps ; 26 cm Summary This book tells a history of writing in Aboriginal languages, with a focus on South Australia and the Northern Territory. This book celebrates the fact that a writing tradition born out of the zealous efforts of Christian missionaries continues today, with Aboriginal people now deciding how and what they wish to write in their own languages. [Back cover, ed] Analysis Northern Territory South Australia Notes Editor: Loene Doube ; graphics: Nick Young, Kellie Wild Bibliography Bibliography: p. 225-246 Notes Donated by Professor Ian Davey In English Subject Aboriginal Australian literature -- History and criticism Aboriginal languages. Aboriginal literature. History. Aboriginal Australian literature. Warlpiri language C15 Yolngu Matha language N230 Genre/Form Criticism, interpretation, etc. Author Doube, Loene Young, Nick. Wild, Kellie University of South Australia. Aboriginal Research Institute ISBN 0868031828

Other Titles History of writing in Aboriginal languages History of writing in Aboriginal languages

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