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An Element on the role of violence in the traditional religions of the Pacific Ilands (Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia) and on violent activity in islander religious life after the opening of Oceania to the modern world. This work covers such issues as tribal warfare, sorcery and witchcraft, traditional punishment and gender imbalance. and moves on to consider reprisals against foreign intruders in the Pacific and the continuation of old types of violence in spite of massive socio-religious change.

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1. Background to the Study of Pacific Islander Life-ways; 2. Violence and Traditional Religions; 3. Afterthoughts and Foreshadowings; References.

Violence in Pacific Islander Traditional

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: 1/27/2022 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781108731164, 978-1108731164
      ISBN10: 1108731163
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      An Element on the role of violence in the traditional religions of the Pacific Ilands (Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia) and on violent activity in islander religious life after the opening of Oceania to the modern world. This work covers such issues as tribal warfare, sorcery and witchcraft, traditional punishment and gender imbalance. and moves on to consider reprisals against foreign intruders in the Pacific and the continuation of old types of violence in spite of massive socio-religious change.

      Table of Contents
      1. Background to the Study of Pacific Islander Life-ways; 2. Violence and Traditional Religions; 3. Afterthoughts and Foreshadowings; References.

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