Indigenous Research into Mainstream Australian Culture: Shifting the Lens

The book "Shifting the Lens: Indigenous Australian Values and Principles in a Changing Australia" explores how Indigenous values and principles have influenced and contributed to non-Indigenous mainstream Australian culture, offering a research framework for breaking down social differences in a culturally safe space. It provides insight into the cultural aspects of modern Australian society that contributed to its successful handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, shifting from individualism and social stratification to a community-based culture. It is valuable for scholars in community and allied health, humanities, social policy, social sciences, and political studies, as well as for those seeking alternative lifestyles, a decolonized future, and social change.

Format: Hardback
Length: 188 pages
Publication date: 14 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book, which is based on ground-breaking research, examines how Indigenous Australian values and principles have influenced and contributed to the evolution of non-Indigenous mainstream Australian culture. Drawing on the Indigenous principle of respect, Muller presents a robust research framework that aims to break down the barriers of social differences in a culturally safe space. The text provides valuable insights into the cultural aspects of modern Australian society that played a significant role in its successful response to the recent coronavirus pandemic. During the preparation for dealing with the pandemic, Muller's research was validated as the world witnessed a significant shift in Australian culture, moving away from the original colonialist culture based on individuality and social stratification towards a community-based culture that emphasizes collective responsibility. This book will be of great interest to scholars in the fields of community and allied health, humanities, social policy, social sciences, and political studies. Additionally, it will be valuable for individuals seeking alternative lifestyles, a decolonized future, and social change.

Weight: 540g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032161709