The Trobrianders of Papua New Guinea /

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&...

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Main Author: Weiner, Annette B., 1933-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Belmont, CA : Thomson/Wadsworth, [1988]
Series:Case studies in cultural anthropology.
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Summary: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.
Physical Description:xx, 184 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780030119194