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The relations of men, animals, and plants in an island community (Fiji)

American anthropologist • 51 • Published In 1949 • Pages: 253-267

By: Thompson, Laura.

Abstract

This article demonstrates the ecological relationships between people and nature in southern Lau. Included in the discussion are materials on the physical nature of the islands and their suitability for agriculture, the systems of production and distribution of the natives, diet and nutrition, and some of the effects of British rule on the native ecological balance.

HRAF PubDate

1996

Region

Oceania

Sub Region

Polynesia

Document Type

article

Evaluation

Creator Type

Ethnologist

Document Rating

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

Timothy J. O'Leary ; 1959

Field Date

1933-1934

Coverage Date

not specified

Coverage Place

Lau Islands, Fiji

Notes

by Laura Thompson

LCSH

Fijians