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A Timely Jurisprudence for a Changing World

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This article is an innovative piece and at the same time—a timely piece, in a world of global warming. A time in which fierce scientific debates are being fought over anthropogenic impact. Yet the general public would appear to ‘feel’ the change, without any need for measurement and contesting of findings. This ‘feeling’ is manifest in the Earth Hour. It is this collective act which I would argue is borne out of feelings for the earth. Feelings which tell people instinctively a change in behaviour is needed. This article therefore examines the semiotics of a jurisprudence which is premised on feelings. Feelings towards the Djang—a primordial force expounded by the Australian Aboriginal Senior Law Man Bill Neidjie of the world heritage listed—Kakadu National Park, Australia. He foresaw the climatic shifts and wanted to assist European Australians—Balanda to help avert the possible consequence.

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  1. Griffith Law School, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia

    Christine Black

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Black, C. A Timely Jurisprudence for a Changing World. Int J Semiot Law 22, 197–208 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11196-009-9102-z

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