Parliament Of A Thousand Tribes: A Study Of New Guinea
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: worn/faded, chipping and tears but still structural (damage on spine and back). Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
In the shadow of mist-shrouded highlands and dense coastal jungles, Parliament of a Thousand Tribes chronicles the extraordinary human tapestry of New Guinea — a land where over a thousand distinct tribal societies coexisted in breathtaking isolation from the modern world. Osmar White, a seasoned Australian war correspondent and journalist, presents a vivid and authoritative account of New Guinea's peoples, their customs, and the profound forces of colonial administration and modernity that began reshaping their ancient ways in the mid-twentieth century. White writes with the sharp eye of a reporter and the depth of a scholar, weaving together anthropological observation, political analysis, and personal narrative into a compelling portrait of one of the world's most culturally complex regions. The book argues that New Guinea's staggering diversity — its languages, rituals, and social structures — poses both a challenge and a testament to human adaptability. For anyone drawn to the great questions of culture, identity, and the collision of worlds, this work leaves an indelible mark on the imagination.
Author: Osmar White
Format: Hardback
Genre: Anthropology
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: worn/faded, chipping and tears but still structural (damage on spine and back). Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
In the shadow of mist-shrouded highlands and dense coastal jungles, Parliament of a Thousand Tribes chronicles the extraordinary human tapestry of New Guinea — a land where over a thousand distinct tribal societies coexisted in breathtaking isolation from the modern world. Osmar White, a seasoned Australian war correspondent and journalist, presents a vivid and authoritative account of New Guinea's peoples, their customs, and the profound forces of colonial administration and modernity that began reshaping their ancient ways in the mid-twentieth century. White writes with the sharp eye of a reporter and the depth of a scholar, weaving together anthropological observation, political analysis, and personal narrative into a compelling portrait of one of the world's most culturally complex regions. The book argues that New Guinea's staggering diversity — its languages, rituals, and social structures — poses both a challenge and a testament to human adaptability. For anyone drawn to the great questions of culture, identity, and the collision of worlds, this work leaves an indelible mark on the imagination.