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Author : Raymond Firth
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Tikopia Songs written by Raymond Firth and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book shows how the poetry and music of a Polynesian people, the Tikopia, can have an intimate relation with their social life.
Author : Ruth H. Finnegan
Publisher : Indiana University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780253328687
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (286 download)
Download or read book South Pacific Oral Traditions written by Ruth H. Finnegan and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 1995 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring the oral traditions of the South Pacific, this work demonstrates that oral media and native cultural forms are vital throughout the South Pacific. It appeals to scholars concerned with the relationships between verbal art, social change, gender, power, and social organization.
Author : Mervyn McLean
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Structure of Tikopia Music written by Mervyn McLean and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Mervyn McLean
Publisher : Auckland University Press
ISBN 13 : 9781869402129
Total Pages : 562 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (21 download)
Download or read book Weavers of Song written by Mervyn McLean and published by Auckland University Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work is a study of Polynesian music illustrated by music examples and photographs.
Author : Richard Moyle
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
ISBN 13 : 0824864387
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (248 download)
Download or read book Songs from the Second Float written by Richard Moyle and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2007-07-31 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, based on fieldwork spanning a decade, gives a comprehensive analysis of the musical life of a unique Polynesian community whose geographical isolation, together with a local ban on missionaries and churches, combine to allow its 600 members to maintain a level of traditional cultural practices unique to the region. Takü is arguably the only location where traditional Polynesian religion continues to be practiced. This book explores the many ways in which spirit activities impact on both domestic and ritual life, how group singing and dancing give audible and visible expression to a variety of religious beliefs, and how spirit mediums relay songs and dances from the recent dead. Takü’s community is well able to articulate the significance of their own strong performance tradition, and this book allows expert singers and dancers to speak passionately for themselves on subjects they understand intimately. Musical ethnographies from the Pacific are rare. Like Moyle’s earlier landmark volumes on Samoan and Tongan music, and also his trilogy on Australian Aboriginal music, this work will be of immense value to Pacific studies and will assume a place among the recognized staples of ethnomusicological research.
Author : Julian Treadaway
Publisher : [email protected]
ISBN 13 : 9789820108134
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (81 download)
Download or read book Dancing, Dying, Crawling, Crying written by Julian Treadaway and published by [email protected]. This book was released on 2007 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Largely by reason of its isolation, the tiny volcanic island of Tikopia in the South Pacific, has managed to retain its traditional Polynesian culture far more than most Pacific islands. Almost seventy years after the life of the island community was detailed by anthropology student Raymond (later Sir Raymond) Firth, the present author, Julian Treadaway, made several visits to Tikopia, sharing the life of his Tikopian host families for many months at a time, and noting remarkable continuity with the time of Firth's visits and even before. Comparing the present with the past observed by these earlier visitors, Treadaway's stories provide a fascinating account of this continuity and change. With a meticulously observant yet empathetic eye and an easy style, Treadaway records the day-to-day life of the community - detailing the distinctive marriage, funeral, circumcision and other ceremonies; everyday activities such as house-building and growing, catching and preparing food; and unique Tikopian customs of, amongst other things, crawling into houses and ritualistic crying. Through these stories he poses the question that hangs over Tikopia and all such communities: how best can traditional societies benefit from the modern world without completely losing their distinctive culture and identity?"--Cover.
Author : Elizabeth May
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 9780520047785
Total Pages : 460 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (477 download)
Download or read book Musics of Many Cultures written by Elizabeth May and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1983-03-23 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On ethnomusicology
Author : Robert J. Gordon
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136880127
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (368 download)
Download or read book Fifty Key Anthropologists written by Robert J. Gordon and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-11-15 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fifty Key Anthropologists surveys the life and work of some of the most influential figures in anthropology. The entries, written by an international range of expert contributors, represent the diversity of thought within the subject, incorporating both classic theorists and more recent anthropological thinkers. Names discussed include:Clifford GeertzBronislaw Malinowski Zora Neale Hurston Sherry B. OrtnerClaude Lévi-StraussRodney NeedhamMary DouglasMarcel Mauss
Author : Raymond Firth
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521391290
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (912 download)
Download or read book Tikopia Songs written by Raymond Firth and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1991-02-22 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sir Raymond Firth is the most distinguished living British anthropologist, and one also internationally acclaimed. His latest work forms part of one of the fullest and most professional ethnographic accounts by any anthropologist of a nonindustrial people, an account which extends over many years. This book is about the songs of a Western Pacific people, the Tikopia, who until recently lived entirely on a small remote island of the Solomons. Their songs vary from lively dance chants to mournful funeral laments. All are novel to western ears. The book provides about 100 examples in text and in translation, discusses the relationship of the songs to the social life of the people, and includes an analysis of the structure of their music by Mervyn McClean, a noted musicologist. A cassette which reproduces about 30 of the songs that appear in the book is also available.
Author : R. Jon McGee
Publisher : SAGE Publications
ISBN 13 : 1506314619
Total Pages : 1053 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (63 download)
Download or read book Theory in Social and Cultural Anthropology written by R. Jon McGee and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2013-08-28 with total page 1053 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social and cultural anthropology and archaeology are rich subjects with deep connections in the social and physical sciences. Over the past 150 years, the subject matter and different theoretical perspectives have expanded so greatly that no single individual can command all of it. Consequently, both advanced students and professionals may be confronted with theoretical positions and names of theorists with whom they are only partially familiar, if they have heard of them at all. Students, in particular, are likely to turn to the web to find quick background information on theorists and theories. However, most web-based information is inaccurate and/or lacks depth. Students and professionals need a source to provide a quick overview of a particular theory and theorist with just the basics—the "who, what, where, how, and why". In response, SAGE Reference is publishing the two-volume Theory in Social and Cultural Anthropology: An Encyclopedia. Features & Benefits: Two volumes containing approximately 335 signed entries provide users with the most authoritative and thorough reference resource available on anthropology theory, both in terms of breadth and depth of coverage. To ease navigation between and among related entries, a Reader′s Guide groups entries thematically and each entry is followed by Cross-References. In the electronic version, the Reader′s Guide combines with the Cross-References and a detailed Index to provide robust search-and-browse capabilities. An appendix with a Chronology of Anthropology Theory allows students to easily chart directions and trends in thought and theory from early times to the present. Suggestions for Further Reading at the end of each entry and a Master Bibliography at the end guide readers to sources for more detailed research and discussion.
Author : Douglas L. Oliver
Publisher : Bess Press
ISBN 13 : 9781573061254
Total Pages : 326 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (612 download)
Download or read book Polynesia in Early Historic Times written by Douglas L. Oliver and published by Bess Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book presents a comprehensive and balanced description of major aspects of Polynesian cultures, using both the accounts of the European "discoverers" and the up-to-date writings of archaeologists and anthropologists".--BOOKJACKET.
Author : R. Feinberg
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000323552
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (3 download)
Download or read book Leadership and Change in the Western Pacific written by R. Feinberg and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-01-07 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An ethnographic exploration of the rise of new forms of leadership at community and national levels with islanders are synthesising traditional and Western models.
Author : Richard Feinberg Professor of Anthropology Kent State University
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0195355474
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (953 download)
Download or read book Oral Traditions of Anuta : A Polynesian Outlier in the Solomon Islands written by Richard Feinberg Professor of Anthropology Kent State University and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1998-04-28 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anuta is a small Polynesian community in the eastern Solomon Islands that has had minimal contact with outside cultural forces. Even at the end of the twentieth century, it remains one of the most traditional and isolated islands in the insular Pacific. In Oral Traditions of Anuta, Richard Feinberg offers a telling collection of Anutan historical narratives, including indigenous texts and English translations. This rich, thorough assemblage is the result of a collaborative project between Feinberg and a large cross-section of the Anutan community that developed over a period of twenty-five years. The volume's emphasis is ethnographic, consisting of a number of texts as related by the island's most respected experts in matters of traditional history. Feinberg's annotations, which arm the reader with essential ethnographic and historical contexts, clarify important linguistic and cultural issues that arise from the stories. The texts themselves have important implications for the relationship of oral tradition to history and symbolic structures, and afford new evidence pertinent to Polynesian language sub-grouping. Further, they provide insight into a number of Anutan customs and preoccupations, while also suggesting certain widespread Polynesian practices dating back to the pre-contact and early contact periods.
Author : Raymond Firth
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 678 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 (1 download)
Download or read book Taranga Fakatikopia Ma Taranga Fakainglisi written by Raymond Firth and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1985 with total page 678 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A small island in the Solomon Islands group, Tikopia is in Melanesia but its culture and language are Polynesian. This comprehensive dictionary with its copious examples is a useful contribution to comparative linguistics.
Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1465477497
Total Pages : 749 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (654 download)
Download or read book The Mythology Book written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-05-15 with total page 749 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn about compelling worlds and characters depicted in myths and legends in The Mythology Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Mythology in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Mythology Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Mythology, with: - More than 80 classics retold and explained in mythology - Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts - A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout - Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding The Mythology Book lets you delve into each myth, discover the meanings behind them, and understand their significance to different cultures worldwide - aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you’ll find global coverage of world myths, profiling everything from the well-known tales of the Greeks, Norsemen, and Egyptians to the legends of the Caribbean, the Americas, Oceania, and East Asia. Your Mythological Questions, Simply Explained Learn about myths in this essential guide, from early creation beliefs to classical hero narratives and the recurring theme of the afterlife. Delve into each myth and discover the meanings behind these stories, getting to the heart of their significance to different cultures worldwide. If you thought it was difficult to learn about the many classic stories, The Mythology Book presents key information in an easy to follow layout. Discover Zeus, god of the sky and ruler of the Olympian gods, Loki, the cunning trickster with a knack for causing havoc, Thor with his mighty hammer, and Hades, ruler of the underworld - and much more. The Big Ideas Series With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Mythology Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.
Author : Hugh Firth
Publisher : Berghahn Books
ISBN 13 : 180539360X
Total Pages : 301 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (53 download)
Download or read book Love, Loyalty and Deceit written by Hugh Firth and published by Berghahn Books. This book was released on 2023-09-15 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How much do we really know about our parents’ lives? What secrets lie in plain sight? This is the true story of hidden love within a small circle of some of the most acclaimed anthropologists of the 20th century. Told by Rosemary and Raymond Firth's son, and the daughter of Celia and Edmund Leach, the man Rosemary loved all her life, this part love-story, part biography, part social history is the tale of a highly influential circle of social anthropologists in Britain from the 1930s, through the Second World War, to the end of the century. The book explores their early influences, their insecurities, their flaws, struggles and achievements. It is a story of passion and commitment, but also of deceit and betrayal, including the inexplicable disappearance, death and alleged murder of a very close friend. It also narrates Rosemary's struggles for emotional and intellectual independence in the face of societal expectations of women and her own guilt, loss and self-doubt. From the Prologue: Rosemary loved many people in many different ways, but she loved two men in particular throughout most of her life. One was her husband, Raymond Firth, regarded by some as among the founding fathers of social anthropology. Yet she also retained a passionate devotion to her first love, Edmund Leach, who would subsequently become the public intellectual face of social anthropology in the later 1960s. Both separately and together they were part of the process of defining the nature of this still growing discipline in the first part of the mid-twentieth century.
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Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Asian Music written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
