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(2003)BookThe book provides a theory oriented review of debates on Hindu – Muslim conflicts in India. It introduces modernising theories, socialist and Marxist interpretations as well as more recent studies on the performativity of political events. The text creates a matrix for reading the history of the communalism debate, demonstrates how positions are embedded within particular political contexts and intellectual traditions and how the debate has evolved over time.
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(2009)BookIndigenous Legal Relations in Australia introduces the major issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people in their contact with Anglo-Australian law and legal institutions. Written by a strong and experienced team of Indigenous and non-Indigenous authors, the text covers topics relating to sovereignty, jurisdiction and territorial acquisition; family law and child protection; criminal law, policing and sentencing; land rights and native title; cultural heritage, heritage protection and intellectual property; anti-discrimination law; international human rights law; constitutional law; social justice, self-determination and treaty issues.
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(2012)BookThe UNSW Prison Research Team conducted a randomised controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a behavioural intervention for smoking cessation among prisoners. Male inmates who were current smokers were randomly assigned to placebo or active nortriptyline. All inmates received brief cognitive behavioural therapy, active patch, a prison specific stress package and referral to the Quitline. Assessments were at baseline, and at 3, 6 and 12 months following treatment.