The Mafulu Mountain People of British New Guinea
Author : Robert Wood Williamson
Publisher :
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 10,3 MB
Release : 1912
Category : Ethnology
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Author : Robert Wood Williamson
Publisher :
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 10,3 MB
Release : 1912
Category : Ethnology
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Author :
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Page : 254 pages
File Size : 11,37 MB
Release : 1912
Category : Anthropology
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Author : George Thomas Renner
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Page : 122 pages
File Size : 34,2 MB
Release : 1927
Category : Human beings
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Author : James George Frazer
Publisher :
Page : 526 pages
File Size : 19,53 MB
Release : 1913
Category : Aboriginal Australians
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Author : Robert Wood Williamson
Publisher :
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 34,3 MB
Release : 1914
Category : History
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Author : Robert Wood Williamson
Publisher :
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 42,76 MB
Release : 1914
Category : Ethnology
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Page : 538 pages
File Size : 17,3 MB
Release : 1916
Category : Anthropology
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Author : Sir Norman Lockyer
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Page : 736 pages
File Size : 35,34 MB
Release : 1912
Category : Science
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Author : Nicholas J. Goetzfridt
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 45,91 MB
Release : 2007-09-20
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0824874641
This ground-breaking bibliography by distinguished Pacific researcher Nicholas Goetzfridt examines mathematical concepts and practices in Polynesia, Melanesia, and Micronesia. It covers number systems, counting, measuring, classifying, spatial relationships, symmetry, geometry, and other aspects of ethnomathematics in relation to a wide range of activities such as trade, education, navigation, construction, rituals and festivals, divination, weaving, tattooing, and music. In compiling nearly five hundred citations, Goetzfridt makes use of the vast resources of writing about the Pacific from the 1700s to the present. In addition to discussing Pacific knowledge systems in general, his introductory chapter includes a helpful overview of the relatively new field of ethnomathematics and important theoretical reflections on the discipline as a research program. Extensive subject and geographic indexes provide numerous ways to experience the rich heritage and history of Pacific ethnomathematical concepts covered in this book, including: the 256 possible knotted fates enabled by the Carolinian sky god Supwunumen, etak segmentation concepts in stellar based voyaging, the highly diverse counting systems of Papua New Guinea, the alignment of stone structures with stars to mark the appearance of the equinox and solstice, and contemporary educational issues in the standardized teaching of Western mathematics.
Author : James George Frazer
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 959 pages
File Size : 10,75 MB
Release : 2023-12-15
Category : Religion
ISBN :
In 'The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead' by James George Frazer, the renowned anthropologist explores the universal belief in an afterlife and the rituals associated with honoring deceased ancestors. Written in a scholarly and comprehensive style, Frazer delves into various cultures, traditions, and historical practices to examine the continuity and evolution of beliefs surrounding death. Drawing on a wide range of ethnographic data, this book provides a profound insight into the human psyche and the ways in which different societies navigate the concept of mortality. Frazer's meticulous research and comparative analysis offer valuable perspectives on the significance of ancestor worship in shaping cultural identities and religious practices. Through his interdisciplinary approach, Frazer sheds light on the complexities of human spirituality and the enduring relevance of ancestral veneration in contemporary societies. Readers interested in anthropology, religious studies, and the history of belief systems will find this book enlightening and thought-provoking.