Bain Attwood Books

Focusing on the life and activism of William Cooper, this biography highlights his relentless fight for Aboriginal rights and recognition in Australia. It details his pivotal campaigns, including a petition for Aboriginal parliamentary representation and organizing a day of mourning for the impacts of colonization. The narrative reconstructs the historical losses faced by the Yorta Yorta people, illustrating how Cooper's early experiences shaped his significant political efforts in the 1930s. This work emphasizes the ongoing struggle for Indigenous representation and acknowledgment in Australian history.

An inspirational and practical guide to 20 of the best touring routes around the world by bike.

Part of the bestselling Ultimate series, this is the ideal guide to accessible adventures across Australia.

Bain Attwood re-examines the historical treatment of indigenous peoples' sovereignty and property rights in Australia and New Zealand, demonstrating that it was primarily the outcome of political struggles between multiple players at the metropolitan centre and the peripheries of empire, rather than the workings of abstract norms.

Part of the bestselling Ultimate series, this is the definitive guide to cycling in Australia.