A bibliography of the traditional games of Torres Strait Islander peoples
Authored book
Book Title | A bibliography of the traditional games of Torres Strait Islander peoples |
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Book Category | Authored book |
Authors | Edwards, Ken (Author) and Edwards, Tim (Author) |
Number of Pages | 52 |
Series | Traditional Games |
Year | 2011 |
Publisher | University of Southern Queensland |
Place of Publication | Toowoomba, Australia |
ISBN | 9780987235916 |
Abstract | Torres Strait Islander peoples have their own unique cultures and while many aspects of these have disappeared, been diluted or transformed over time the prevailing nature and values of these cultures still exert a strong influence on the identity of the people. Games and pastimes of various descriptions have always been an integral part of the cultures in the Torres Strait Islands. Games traditionally placed emphasis on the development, preparation, and maintenance of physical skills of the children and youth, while the dances expressed more the core beliefs as well as environmental, communal, and personal happenings throughout life. This bibliography has been produced to provide an awareness of play cultures undertaken by Torres Strait Islander peoples and to encourage further study of these as part of an understanding of the sporting heritage of Australia. |
Keywords | traditional indigenous games; Torres Strait Islander peoples |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 450199. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, language and history not elsewhere classified |
450107. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history | |
450299. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education not elsewhere classified | |
Public Notes | Copyright © 2011 by Ken Edwards. Photocopying of this e-book for personal use is permitted and encouraged. |
Byline Affiliations | Faculty of Education |
Independent Consultant, Australia | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q251x/a-bibliography-of-the-traditional-games-of-torres-strait-islander-peoples
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