The World of the First Australians - R.M. & C.H. Berndt | 1964 | 1st Ed

by Ronald M. Berndt, Catherine H. Berndt

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First edition

Explore the Rich Heritage of Aboriginal Australia - 1964 First Edition! The World of the First Australians • Ronald M. Berndt & Catherine H. Berndt • 1964 Title: The World of the First Australians Author: Ronald M. Berndt & Catherine H. Berndt Publisher: The University of Chicago Press Year: 1964 Format: Hardcover ISBN: N/A Summary Destined to become the standard work in its field, The World of the First Australians is an essential and comprehensive 1964 first-edition study of the traditional life, social structures, and culture of the Australian Aborigines. Written by renowned anthropologists Ronald and Catherine Berndt after twenty years of extensive fieldwork, this fascinating text covers every aspect of Aboriginal life—from family structure and puberty rites to religious beliefs and art. An incredible find for historians, anthropologists, and collectors of Indigenous cultural studies. Condition Report: Very Good Exterior: The hardcover boards are well-preserved and sturdy. The original dust jacket (with its $10.95 unclipped flap) shows typical vintage wear, including rubbing, some laminate peeling at the top edges, and minor bumping, but it remains bright and fully intact. Binding: Tight and secure. Interior: Pages are clean, bright, and free of highlighting or underlining. There is a previous owner's name ("Simmons") neatly penned on the inside front endpaper. Includes clear black-and-white photographic plates. Shipping & Handling FREE SHIPPING via USPS Media Mail. Inclu

• Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
• Year: 1964
• Condition: Very Good

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