Author : Malcolm Mulholland
Publisher : Huia Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1775500233
Total Pages : 405 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis Maori and Social Issues by : Malcolm Mulholland
Download or read book Maori and Social Issues written by Malcolm Mulholland and published by Huia Publishers. This book was released on 2011-12-01 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maori and Social Issues is a collection of essays by experts in various fields of social sciences which collectively act as a snapshot of where Maori currently sit in relation to contemporary New Zealand society as a whole.The book is the first of a series to be published on research into the state of New Zealand�s institutions and sectors of endeavour. This first book in the series focusses on Maori and social issues; the second will focus on Maori and educational endeavour. Each essay tackles the subject as it impacts on Maori now with perspectives on likely effects and solutions into the future: Maori demographics; smoking rates; educational achievement; incarceration; parenting; mental health; obesity and poverty are analysed in detail. Key statistics, past and future trends, opinion and fact are brought together in one volume to act as a reference for students, academics and others interested in New Zealand social sciences.