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Aboriginal History  
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Abbreviated title (ISO 4)
Aborig. Hist.
Discipline Anthropology, history, indigenous studies
Language English
Edited by Ingereth MacFarlane, Liz Conor
Publication details
Publisher
Aboriginal History, Australian National University (Australia)
Publication history
1977-present
Frequency Annually
Open access
Yes
Indexing
ISSN 0314-8769 (print)
1837-9389 (web)
Links
  • Journal homepage
  • Online access

Aboriginal History is a special magazine, called an academic journal, that comes out once a year. It's like a collection of important research papers. This journal focuses on the history of Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islanders. It looks at how these Indigenous peoples have interacted with non-Indigenous people over time.

The journal started in 1977. It was co-founded by Diane Barwick. Many people see it as a very important publication for understanding Australian Aboriginal history.

What is Aboriginal History Journal?

This journal shares new studies and research. It covers many different topics about Australian Indigenous history. These topics include oral histories, languages, and stories about important people. It also shares guides for finding old documents and research.

Exploring Australian Indigenous History

The journal brings together information from many areas. It includes studies about Australian archaeology (studying old things), anthropology (studying human societies), and linguistics (studying languages). It also covers demography (population studies), sociology (how societies work), law, and geography. This helps both experts and the general public learn more.

Focus on Culture and Society

Aboriginal History looks at cultural, political, and economic history. It also discusses current events that are important to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and societies. This helps readers understand both the past and the present.

Who Publishes Aboriginal History?

The journal is published by Aboriginal History Inc. It works with ANU Press. ANU Press is an academic publisher. It is part of the Australian National University in Canberra, Australia.

Accessing the Journal Online

Because it is an open access journal, anyone can read Aboriginal History online for free. You can find all the articles on the ANU Press website. This makes it easy for students and researchers everywhere to learn from its content.

Other Publications from Aboriginal History Inc.

Aboriginal History Inc. also publishes other books. These books are called monographs. They cover many different topics related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories. Since 2006, these books have also been available online through the ANU Press website.

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