A Solomon Island Society: Kinship And Leadership Among The Siuai Of Bougainville

A Solomon Island Society: Kinship And Leadership Among The Siuai Of Bougainville

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Author: Douglas L. Oliver
Binding: Paperback
Published: Beacon

Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

A Solomon Island Society: Kinship And Leadership Among The Siuai Of Bougainville presents a meticulous ethnographic account of the Siuai people of Bougainville. This seminal work chronicles their intricate kinship structures and the complex mechanisms of leadership within their society. Douglas L. Oliver's research uncovers the nuanced social hierarchies and political processes that define Siuai culture. The text illustrates the profound connections between family ties and the exercise of power, offering a comprehensive understanding of a unique island community. It stands as an essential resource for scholars of anthropology and Pacific island studies.

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Description

Author: Douglas L. Oliver
Binding: Paperback
Published: Beacon

Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

A Solomon Island Society: Kinship And Leadership Among The Siuai Of Bougainville presents a meticulous ethnographic account of the Siuai people of Bougainville. This seminal work chronicles their intricate kinship structures and the complex mechanisms of leadership within their society. Douglas L. Oliver's research uncovers the nuanced social hierarchies and political processes that define Siuai culture. The text illustrates the profound connections between family ties and the exercise of power, offering a comprehensive understanding of a unique island community. It stands as an essential resource for scholars of anthropology and Pacific island studies.