Doctor do-good
Subtitle: Charles Duguid and Aboriginal advancement, 1930s-1970s
By: Rani Kerin
Publisher: Australian Scholarly Publishing
Published: 2011
Place of publication: North Melbourne, Vic
Language: eng
Number of pages: 203
ISBN-13: 9781921875298
Subjects: Civil rights workers; Biography; Physicians; Aboriginal Australians; Civil rights; History; Social conditions
Description: "A tireless advocate on behalf of Aborginal people, Charles Duguid was true to his name. He founded the Ernabella Mission in 1937, a mission widely regarded as one of the most culturally sensitive ever established. In the post-war period, he sought ways to help Aboriginal people assimilate, and gained noteriety for the uncompromising stand he took against plans for the Woomera rocket range. He adopted an Aboriginal child. Duguid also actively cultivated his 'great man' image, which helped him to win support for his causes from government and other influential bodies. This book is a study of a remarkable man and his work"--Back cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [168]-197) and index.