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Murray Johnson Murray Johnson i(A80481 works by) (a.k.a. Murray David Johnson)
Born: Established: 1956 ;
Gender: Male
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1 3 y separately published work icon Van Diemen's Land : An Aboriginal History Murray Johnson , Ian McFarlane , Sydney : University of New South Wales Press , 2015 8881916 2015 single work criticism

'The history of Aborigines in Van Diemen’s Land is long. The first Tasmanians lived in isolation for as many as 300 generations after the flooding of Bass Strait. Their struggle against almost insurmountable odds is one worthy of respect and admiration, not to mention serious attention. This broad-ranging book is a comprehensive and critical account of that epic survival up to the present day.'

'Starting from antiquity, the book examines the devastating arrival of Europeans and subsequent colonisation, warfare and exile. It emphasises the regionalism and separateness, a consistent feature of Aboriginal life since time immemorial that has led to the distinct identities we see in the present, including the unique place of the islanders of Bass Strait.'

'Carefully researched, using the findings of archaeologists and extensive documentary evidence, some only recently uncovered, this important book fills a long-time gap in Tasmanian history. ' (Source: Publishers' website)
1 Review : Tasmanian Aborigines : A History Since 1803. Murray Johnson , 2014 single work review
— Appears in: Journal of Australian Studies , June vol. 38 no. 2 2014; (p. 250-252)
— Review of Tasmanian Aborigines : A History Since 1803 Lyndall Ryan , 2012 single work criticism
1 Untitled Murray Johnson , 2012 single work review
— Appears in: Australian Journal of Politics & History , September vol. 58 no. 3 2012; (p. 458-459)
— Review of Farewell, Dear People : Biographies of Australia's Lost Generation Ross McMullin , 2012 selected work biography
2 1 y separately published work icon Historical Dictionary of Australian Aborigines Mitchell Rolls , Murray Johnson , Lanham : Scarecrow Press , 2011 Z1788281 2011 reference 'The Historical Dictionary of Australian Aborigines relates the history of Australia's indigenous inhabitants from their arrival on the continent 60,000 years ago to the centuries long European colonization process starting in the 1600s to their role in today's Australia. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, an extensive bibliography, and over 300 cross-referenced dictionary entries on significant persons, places, events, institutions, and aspects of culture, society, economy, and politics.' (Publisher's website)
1 Untitled Murray Johnson , 2006 single work review
— Appears in: Australian Journal of Politics and History , March vol. 52 no. 1 2006; (p. 140-141)
— Review of Pompey Elliott Ross McMullin , 2002 single work biography
1 y separately published work icon No Holds Barred : Hughie Williams : Olympic Wrestler and Trade Union Heavyweight Murray Johnson , Rockhampton : Central Queensland University Press , 2003 Z1096212 2003 single work biography
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