{"title":"Reg Dodd","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Reg Dodd collection, where the vibrant stories of Australia's outback come alive. Reg Dodd is a celebrated author known for his deep connection to the land and the insightful stories he tells about life in remote areas. His works often delve into the rich natural landscapes and the unique perspectives of Indigenous communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable works, \u003cem\u003eTalking Sideways\u003c\/em\u003e, offers a captivating blend of personal narrative and cultural history. Set against the vast and rugged backdrop of the Australian outback, Dodd provides readers with a window into the science and nature of the region, all shared through his authentic storytelling style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're intrigued by narratives that explore the natural world and the intertwined cultures and communities within it, Reg Dodd's books are sure to enlighten and inspire. Discover the stories that paint a vivid picture of science and nature in the heart of Australia through this thought-provoking collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"talking-sideways-by-reg-dodd-9780702260407","title":"Talking Sideways","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTalking Sideways\u003c\/em\u003e is part history, part memoir, and part cultural road-map. Together, Dodd and McKinnon reveal the unique history of this extraordinary place and share their concerns and their hopes for its future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'That's the way it is with us mob. We were brought up to talk kind of sideways. That's the respectful, true Aboriginal way.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReg Dodd grew up at Finniss Springs, on striking desert country bordering South Australia's Lake Eyre. For the Arabunna and for many other Aboriginal people, Finniss Springs has been a homeland and a refuge. It has also been a cattle station, an Aboriginal mission, a battlefield, a place of learning, and a living museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith his long-time friend and filmmaker Malcolm McKinnon, Dodd reflects on his upbringing in a cross-cultural environment that defied social conventions of the time. They also write candidly about the tensions surrounding power, authority, and Indigenous knowledge that have defined the recent decades of this resource-rich area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTalking Sideways\u003c\/em\u003e is part history, part memoir, and part cultural road-map. Together, Dodd and McKinnon reveal the unique history of this extraordinary place and share their concerns and their hopes for its future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46342717571308,"sku":"9780702260407","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/248053482438.jpg?v=1743936945"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/reg-dodd.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}