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Exchange in the social structure of the OrokaivaBook 1973 • Schwimmer, Eric G.
Orokaiva • Oceania > Melanesia
This source examines 'exchange cycles' among the Mountain Orokaiva. An 'exchange cycle' as defined within includes three pairs of elements: (a) the basic elements placed in opposition; (b) the objects of exchange entering the transaction on each side...Reciprocity and structurearticle 1979 • Schwimmer, Eric G.
Orokaiva • Oceania > Melanesia
In this source, the author presents a semiotic analysis of Orokaiva reciprocity and gift exchange. After outlining the semiotic method, he discusses the vernacular terminology of the Orokaiva exchange system with reference to mythology. He concludes ...Virgin birtharticle 1969 • Schwimmer, Eric G.
Orokaiva • Oceania > Melanesia
This source is a brief commentary on previous articles regarding ideas about physiological paternity. The author's point is that empirical observations about paternity do not necessarily result in correct causal theories....Cultural consequences of a volcanic eruption experienced by the Mount Lamington OrokaivaBook 1969 • Schwimmer, Eric G.
Orokaiva • Oceania > Melanesia
This source examines the effect of collective evacuation and resettlement upon an Orokaiva community, Sivepe, following the 1951 eruption of the Mount Lamington volcano. The author explores the various socio-cultural consequences of the eruption and ...What did the eruption mean?essay 1977 • Schwimmer, Eric G.
Orokaiva • Oceania > Melanesia
This source is a semiotic analysis of native explanations of the eruption of Mount Lamington in 1951. There are four different explanations: that the god of the mountain was punishing the Orokaiva for violation of taboos, that the god of the mountain...Friendship and kinshipessay 1975 • Schwimmer, Eric G.
Orokaiva • Oceania > Melanesia
In this source, Schwimmer examines Orokaiva friendship in the context of the Orokaiva system of personal relationships. He identifies four categories of Orokaiva friendship, characterized variously by cooperative alliance, reciprocating partnership, ...Objects of meditationessay 1974 • Schwimmer, Eric G.
Orokaiva • Oceania > Melanesia
This is a short article in which the author discusses the role of coconut, areca, and taro in Orokaiva society. These 'objects,' according to Schwimmer, are 'total phenomena' in Orokaiva society, and the significance can only be understood by conside...The self and the productessay 1979 • Schwimmer, Eric G.
Orokaiva • Oceania > Melanesia
This source is primarily a consideration of cross-cultural comparisons of the concept of 'work' the author illustrates his theoretical points with some data from his research on Orokaiva. He attempts to demonstrate that Orokaiva differentiate among s...Mythe du corps bouchearticle 1984 • Schwimmer, Eric G.
Orokaiva • Oceania > Melanesia
In this article Schwimmer examines the treatment and myths regarding a malady called TIAMBU PEAMBU, which refers to the blockage of all bodily orifices. Symptoms are both mental and physical. A professional medical diagnosis is unavailable, although ...