This book investigates the complex economic impacts of tourism on the Mutitjulu community, situated at the heart of Uluru (Ayers Rock-Mount Olga) National Park. Jon C. Altman, an established researcher in Indigenous economic development, examines the flow of tourism revenue and its distribution within the community. The work analyzes the socio-economic structures of the Mutitjulu people and how external tourism activities interact with and potentially alter these dynamics, considering both benefits and drawbacks.

This study is recognized for its detailed examination of the economic ramifications of tourism in a significant Indigenous Australian context. It provides a critical analysis of how external economic forces interact with local community structures, offering insights into the distribution of benefits and the potential for economic self-determination. The work is likely to be of interest to scholars of Indigenous studies, tourism economics, and Australian social policy.