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History and Tradition in Melanesian Anthropology

Carrier, James G.

Berkeley : University of California Press, 1992

"Melanesian societies, like village societies in many parts of the world, are frequently portrayed as existing in a timeless, traditional present. These seven original essays offer an alternative view, one showing that historical evidence can and must inform our understanding of contemporary cultures."Publisher description