A detailed survey of the native peoples of Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand explores how diverse tribes lived, on the land and at sea, with a focus on daily life, customs, and belief. This edition of The Native Races of Australasia covers Aboriginal Australia, the Tasmanians, and the Maori of New Zealand, presenting portraits of people, practices, and the world they inhabited.
- Learn how tribes organized themselves, hunted, and moved across vast landscapes.
- Discover body art, totems, and the social rules that shaped marriages, friendships, and group roles.
- See how daily life, music, dance, shelters, tools, and clothes reflected culture and environment.
- Read about the changes brought by contact with settlers and explorers, and how traditions endured or transformed.
Ideal for readers of ethnography and history who want a clear, illustrated glimpse into the cultures of these Pacific peoples.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the diverse Indigenous cultures of Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand. The author traces the indigenous communities' histories and analyses their magical ceremonies, beliefs, social structures, and daily life challenges. The book reveals the rich traditions, complex spiritual practices, and resilience of these communities. Through the lens of the author's expertise in anthropology, the book provides insights into the significance of indigenous traditions and the contemporary struggles they face. Ultimately, the book offers a nuanced understanding of the diversity and interconnectedness of these indigenous cultures, highlighting the importance of recognizing and preserving their heritage for future generations. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330042571_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330042571
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330042571
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)