This re-examination of the Trobrianders of Papua New Guinea, the people described in Malinowski’s classic ethnographic work of the early 20th century, provides a balanced view of the society from a male and female perspective, including coverage of new discoveries about the importance of woman’s work and wealth in the society.
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A re-examination of the Trobrianders of Papua New Guinea, the people described in Malinowski's ethnographic work of the early 20th century. Provides a view of the society from a male and female perspective, including new discoveries about the importance of women's work and wealth in the society.
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The Trobrianders: Past and Present. Death and the Work of Mourning. Fathers and Matrilineality. Youth and Sexuality. Marriage and the Politics of Yams. Chiefs and Hierarchy. Men Working for Women. The Regeneration of Matrilineality. Kula and the Search for Fame. Conclusion. Glossary of Kiriwira Words and Anthropological Terms.
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Product details
ISBN
9780030119194
Published
1988-01-04
Publisher
Vendor
Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
Weight
276 gr
Height
236 mm
Width
162 mm
Thickness
11 mm
Age
U, 05
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Number of pages
184
Author