'Anpernirrentye (un-BURN-erin-ja) is the system of family relationships that is at the heart of the culture of the Arrernte people of Central Australia. This book describes the ways family and culture have connected people to each other, to their land, and to their Dreamings since the time of creation. Because we are related in these ways, we treat each other with respect.
This is the first book to give a step-by-step introduction to the words and ideas in Arrernte ways of talking about family. It will be useful for everyone learning about Arrernte language and culture, for anyone wanting to work in a respectful way with Arrernte people, and anyone wanting to learn about Aboriginal cultures more generally.' (Source: back cover)
This work contains ten chapters:
Chapter 1: Not Just Different Words, But Different Ideas
Chapter 2: Quick Start
Chapter 3: How Different Relations Behave Towards Each Other
Chapter 4: The Arrente Family Tree: Basic Relation Words
Chapter 5: Building on the Basics
Chapter 6: Larger Groupings
Chapter 7: Kin and Skin
Chapter 8: Relations, Country and Dreamings
Chapter 9: Everyone is Related
Chapter 10: Learning More
