From an early age, the author assisted her mother with catering, an experience that allowed her to observe and connect with people from various social strata. These formative experiences instilled in her a sense of empathy and the ability to navigate unfamiliar social settings with ease. This foundation has shaped her current vocation: meeting and conversing with strangers to understand their lives and worldviews. She then meticulously records these encounters, a process she finds deeply fulfilling and considers her ideal profession.
The first exploration of modern Australian social anthropology, this study examines the forces that helped shaped its formation and reveals the struggles to establish and consolidate anthropology in Australia as an academic discipline. Once demonstrating that their discipline was the predominant interpreter of Indigenous life, anthropologists have assisted government in the control, development, and advancement of Indigenous peoples.
Exploring the infamous 1971 Northwest Orient airplane hijacking, this true crime narrative delves into the mystery surrounding one of the most significant unsolved cases of the 20th century. It examines the events of the hijacking, the investigation that followed, and the lingering questions that continue to captivate true crime enthusiasts and historians alike. The book offers insights into the hijacker's motives and the impact of the crime on aviation security and culture.