Title Culture, identity, health : Australian South Sea Islanders in Mackay / by Rosemary W. Kennedy

Published [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2002

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Description viii, 380 leaves : illustrations ; 30 cm Summary This research concerns the descendants of 19th century Kanaka labourers. Through innovative methodology, it examines their culture, identity and health. It has contributed to the official recognition of Australian South Sea Islanders, with significant implications for policies and services provided by State and Federal Governments, especially in health care Notes Submitted to the School of Communication and Creative Arts of the Faculty of Arts, Deakin University Thesis (Ph.D.)--Deakin University, Victoria, 2002 Bibliography Bibliography: leaves 356-377 Subject Pacific Islanders -- Australia -- Mackay (Qld.) Pacific Islanders -- Health and hygiene -- Australia -- Mackay (Qld.) Melanesians -- Australia -- Mackay (Qld.) Melanesians -- Health and hygiene -- Australia -- Mackay (Qld.) SUBJECT Mackay (Qld.) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n82010616 -- Ethnic relations. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh00005646 Genre/Form Academic theses. Author Deakin University. Faculty of Arts. Deakin University. School of Communication and Creative Arts.

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