Book launch
Book launch: Welcome to my country and Take back the economy
The Centre for Urban and Regional Studies (CURS) is hosting a book launch to celebrate the release of two books:
Welcome to my Country (2013) Burarrwanga, Laklak; Ritjilili Ganambarr, Merrkiyawuy Ganambarr-Stubbs, Banbapuy Ganambarr, Djawundil Maymuru, Sandie Suchet-Pearson, Sarah Wright and Kate Lloyd. Allen & Unwin, Melbourne
Welcome to my Country is the product of an innovative Indigenous-academic research collaboration, that focuses on the patterns, rhythms and relationships that underpin ways of being and belonging at Bawaka in Northeast Arnhem Land.
and
Take Back the Economy (2013)Gibson-Graham JK, Cameron J and Healey S, University of Minnesota Press, Minneapolis
Already a best seller on Amazon, Take Back the Economy explores what people across the globe are doing right now, in their own communities and in their own lives, to create ethical economies.
Leading Australian human geographer,Professor Richie Howitt (Macquarie University) will join us to introduce both books.
| WHEN: | Wednesday November 20, 2013 |
| TIME: | 3 to 4 pm |
| WHERE: | IDC Building Foyer, Callaghan |
| RSVP: | Miriam.Williams@newcastle.edu.auby Wednesday November 13, 2013 |
Refreshments will be provided
Join us to celebrate the release of these truly special books and discover some of the important messages they both carry.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.