Nucleation in Papua New Guinea Cultures

by Marvin K Mayers (Editor), Daniel D Rath (Editor)

Overview

This is a collection of studies of Papua New Guinea cultures, each isolating one key concept that is believed to define the whole of that culture. Such concepts include: (1) the "big man" in the "father-of-the-village" role; (2) the pig, which highlights important values in Melanesian culture; (3) shell money, used among people of New Britain; and (4) mami 'yam'.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780883121771
Publisher:	Sil International, Global Publishing
Publication date:	08/30/1988
Series:	Publication / International Museum of Cultures , #23
Pages:	116
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.24(d)