On the Notion of Aboriginality: A Discussion

In the April 1984 Mankind we published a paper by S. J. Thiele entitled `Anti-intellectualism and the “Aboriginal Problem”: Colin Tatz and the “Self Determination” Approach‘ (Vol. 14:165–178). In December 1984 a reply from Colin Tatz appeared (Mankind 14:401–3). We asked a number of specialists in Aboriginal studies to comment on the views expressed in these two contributions: the five responses received appear in the following pages. Thiele and Tatz have added their reflections. (Ed.).