essay
A Tongan urban peasantry: conjecture or reality?
pacific peasantry; case studies of rural societies • Palmerson North, Manawatu Branch, New Zealand • Published In 1969 • Pages: 87-107
By: Walsh, Allen Crosbie.
Abstract
This source is a brief study of some aspects of modern day life in the Tongan capital, Nuku'alofa. It is the author's contention that Nuku'alofa retains an especially rural character both physically and culturally. The article contains some data on housing, employment, property, and social behaviors gathered in interviews of residents and resident migrants. The author reaches far beyond his data to conclude that Nuku'alofa will continue to undergo a process of '... 'ruralisation'... because rural and traditional attitudes and forms of activity are a real and very necessary means of tackling urban problems.'
- HRAF PubDate
- 2006
- Region
- Oceania
- Sub Region
- Polynesia
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Geographer
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Eleanor C. Swanson; 1978
- Field Date
- 1963-1964
- Coverage Date
- ca. 1956-1964
- Coverage Place
- Town of Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu Island, Tonga
- Notes
- Allen Crosbie Walsh
- Includes bibliographical references
- LCCN
- 74532153
- LCSH
- Tongans