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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ISBN
9780030119194
Publisert
1988-01-04
Utgiver
Vendor
Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
Vekt
276 gr
Høyde
236 mm
Bredde
162 mm
Dybde
11 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
184

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