Nucleation in Papua New Guinea Cultures
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'.
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Nucleation in Papua New Guinea Cultures
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'.
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Nucleation in Papua New Guinea Cultures

Nucleation in Papua New Guinea Cultures

Nucleation in Papua New Guinea Cultures

Nucleation in Papua New Guinea Cultures

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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'.

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