| Title | : | Highland Peoples of New Guinea |
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| ISBN | : | 0521292492 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9780521292498 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 276 |
| Publication | : | First published June 30, 1978 |
Fifty years ago the New Guinea highlands were isolated and unknown to outsiders. As the highland peoples of New Guinea are among the last large groups to be brought into the world community, they are of major interest to ecologists, social anthropologists and cultural historians. This study synthesises previous anthropological research on the New Guinea highland peoples and cultures and demonstrates the interrelations of ecological adaptation, population and society. In describing, analysing and comparing the technology, culture and community life of peoples of the highland and the highland fringe, Professor Brown shows the special character of these societies, which have developed in isolation. In addition to examining the unique regional development of the New Guinea highland peoples, this book, a study in ecological and social anthropology, brings together theses two analytical fields and demonstrates their interrelationships.
Highland Peoples of New Guinea Reviews
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For a book of this type, being dry or repetitive is not necessarily fatal, but for this book in particular the absolute lack of anecdotes or liveliness make it sterile and useful mainly for those who need references and who aren't afraid to either wing it or stupify themselves trying to find some particularly sharp statement or noteworthy passage in this book.
Oh it can be interesting, but most of the interest will be your response and questions and whatever imagery the book manages to create for you. I guess I know something about the Chimbu and many other clans now. I have little doubt better books on this subject exist. Great pictures, too!
