Book
Fijian society: or the sociology and psychology of the Fijians
Macmillan and Co. • London • Published In 1921 • Pages:
By: Deane, W. (Wallace), Reverend.
Abstract
Topics covered range from descriptions of specific activities and institutions (such as fishing, net making, games, initiation rituals, chieftainship, and clanship) to in-depth interpretations of particular practices. The latter includes Bau (Mbau) Fijian concepts of communalism, which the author found to contrast sharply with European notions of individualism. The author also outlines a theory of cannibalism, arguing that the practice has its origins in magical and religious institutions prevalent in many Pacific societies.
- Region
- Oceania
- Sub Region
- Polynesia
- Document Type
- Book
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Missionary
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Teferi Abate Adem
- Field Date
- ca 1908-1917
- Coverage Date
- 1839-1920
- Coverage Place
- Fiji
- Notes
- By Rev. W. Deane
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 243-248)
- LCCN
- 21021409
- LCSH
- Fijians--Social life and customs