Book
From Muyuw to the Trobriands: transformations along the northern side of the Kula Ring
University of Arizona Press • Tucson, Ariz. • Published In 1990 • Pages:
By: Damon, Frederick H..
Abstract
This work examines the kula ring and cultural relationships in the Northern Massim region (northern maritime Milne Bay province), New Guinea—specifically on Muyuw (Woodlark) and the Trobriand islands. An attempt is made to explain these relationships "…by using the relational perspective common to structuralism and world-system theory" (p. xi). As part of the analysis, a general ethnography of the region is provided. Specific information is given for: calendric transformations and social discontinuity; native concepts of time and value; Muyuw culture history; social relations and social order on Muyuw; and a comparison of Muyuw-Trobriand political, social, and cultural forms.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2015
- Region
- Oceania
- Sub Region
- Melanesia
- Document Type
- Book
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- John Beierle
- Field Date
- 1973-1975, 1982
- Coverage Date
- 1914-1982
- Coverage Place
- northern Milne Bay province, Papua New Guinea
- Notes
- [by] Frederick H. Damon
- Includes bibliographical references (p.[265]-273) and index
- LCCN
- 90035337
- LCSH
- Massim (Papua New Guinea people)--Social life and customs/Kula exchange/Social structure--Papua New Guinea--Trobriand Islands