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What Can We Do You For? Naïve Conceptions of the Value of Indigenous Culture and Communities

Stobbs, Nigel (2005) What Can We Do You For? Naïve Conceptions of the Value of Indigenous Culture and Communities. Indigenous Law Bulletin 6(10):pp. 18-20.

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Abstract

In a community which enacts laws to protect things of value,we need to be very specific about what conceptions of value we attach to the things protected. This articles argues that current laws and protocols which exist to preserve and protect Indigenous cultures and communities are usually based on an inadequate construction of intrinsic value.

Item Type:Journal Article
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Keywords:Indigenous law; culture; cross-cultural value
Subjects:390000 Law, Justice and Law Enforcement > 390100 Law
390000 Law, Justice and Law Enforcement > 390100 Law > 390110 Indigenous Law
ID Code:1630
Deposited By:Stobbs, Nigel
Deposited On:16 June 2005
Alternative Locations:http://www.ilb.unsw.edu.au/index.html
Copyright Owner:Copyright 2005 Indigenous Law Centre
Copyright Statement:Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher.
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