Rom: An Aboriginal Ritual Of Diplomacy

Rom: An Aboriginal Ritual Of Diplomacy

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This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Stephen A. Wild
Binding: Paperback
Published: Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies, Canberra, 1986

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Minor silverfish damage on FEP.

This academic text presents a profound analysis of "Rom," a significant Aboriginal ritual of diplomacy. Stephen A. Wild meticulously details the intricate ceremonies, songs, and exchanges that constitute this vital practice, illustrating its role in maintaining inter-group relations and resolving conflicts among Indigenous Australian communities. The work uncovers the deep cultural significance and complex social structures embedded within these diplomatic rituals, offering an invaluable contribution to the fields of anthropology and Indigenous studies. It provides a scholarly yet accessible examination of a unique system of governance and communication, highlighting the sophistication of Aboriginal legal and social frameworks.

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Description

Author: Stephen A. Wild
Binding: Paperback
Published: Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies, Canberra, 1986

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Minor silverfish damage on FEP.

This academic text presents a profound analysis of "Rom," a significant Aboriginal ritual of diplomacy. Stephen A. Wild meticulously details the intricate ceremonies, songs, and exchanges that constitute this vital practice, illustrating its role in maintaining inter-group relations and resolving conflicts among Indigenous Australian communities. The work uncovers the deep cultural significance and complex social structures embedded within these diplomatic rituals, offering an invaluable contribution to the fields of anthropology and Indigenous studies. It provides a scholarly yet accessible examination of a unique system of governance and communication, highlighting the sophistication of Aboriginal legal and social frameworks.