{"product_id":"defending-country-noah-riseman-9780702253997","title":"Defending Country: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Military Service Since 1945","description":"\u003cb\u003eUncovering the Untold Stories of Indigenous Military Service in Australia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eDefending Country\u003c\/i\u003e sheds light on the often-overlooked contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to Australia's military history since 1945. Through compelling interviews and meticulous research, this book records the experiences of Indigenous veterans, giving voice to their unique perspectives on service, sacrifice, and the ongoing struggle for recognition.Discover how military service has provided both opportunities and challenges for Indigenous Australians, exploring themes of: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRacism and discrimination\u003c\/b\u003e within the armed forces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe impact of assimilation policies\u003c\/b\u003e on Indigenous identity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe role of Indigenous women\u003c\/b\u003e in the military\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe complexities of reconciliation\u003c\/b\u003e in the context of defense\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eFor historians, military enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Australia's past, \u003ci\u003eDefending Country\u003c\/i\u003e offers an \u003cb\u003einsightful and thought-provoking\u003c\/b\u003e exploration of Indigenous military service and its enduring legacy. \u003cb\u003eLearn how Indigenous veterans navigated a path between defending their country and fighting for their rights.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Noah Riseman,Richard Trembath\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0702253995\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780702253997\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University of Queensland Pr (Australia)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/01\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 264\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.90d","brand":"Noah Riseman","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48086775922943,"sku":"9780702253997","price":28.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3553258a-b581-4099-8745-c3cfd928418a.jpg?v=1769096506","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/defending-country-noah-riseman-9780702253997","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}