Ethnic Music on Records

In this highly readable and fascinating account of the APS, James Heartfield highlights the problematic and unintended consequences of humanitarian intervention, regardless of the honorable motivations of its advocates. His balanced account of the problematic and shifting relationship of the APS both to imperial power and to colonial settlers provides vivid insight into the understanding of ethical concerns in connection with the relations of power and interest.David Chandler, University of Westminster, author of Hollow Hegemony: Rethinking Global Politics, Power, and ResistanceThe Aborigines' Protection Society (APS) was one of the most important pressure groups to shape modern British colonial policy. A good history on it is long overdue. James Heartfield's deeply researched work fits the bill and more. His lively account will fascinate anyone interested in the historic background on human rights and international justice debates that loom large in politics today.Nicholas Thomas, University of CambridgeA published study of the APS is overdue. This is a thorough work examining the organization and activity of the APS in Britain, emphasizing the strong Christian spirit behind what was in many ways a continuation of the anti-slavery campaign, and then showing in detail how the society was involved in Britain's colonies in the nineteenth century.Jonathan Derrick, author Africa's Agitators: Militant Anti-Colonialism in Africa and the West, 1918--1939