Developments in Polynesian Ethnology.

Howard, Alan; Borofsky, Robert (editors)

ISBN 10: 082481181X / ISBN 13: 9780824811815

Published by University of Hawaii, Honolulu, 1989

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ix, 373pp, index, bibligraphy. Or gray cloth in jacket. Jacket faded on spine with 2 tiny tears at top of front panel, otherwise excellent.A series of provocative and original essays examine prehistory, social organization, socialization and character development, mana and tapu, chieftainship, art and aesthetics, and early contact. Together these essays show how history, anthropology and archaeology give an understanding of Polynesian societies developing over time. Size: 8vo. Seller Inventory # 041687

Bibliographic Details

Title: Developments in Polynesian Ethnology.

Publisher: University of Hawaii, Honolulu

Publication Date: 1989

Binding: Hard Cover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Edition: First Edition.

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Synopsis:

Assesses the current state of anthropological research in Polynesia through a series of original essays on prehistory, social organization, socialization, mana and tapu , chieftainship, art, and early contact. The essays, taken together, offer a broad understanding of Polynesian societies developing over time how they blend modernity and tradition, continuity and change. Includes a major bibliography. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.