Polynesian Family System In Ka U Hawaii
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Author | : E.S. Craighill Handy |
Publisher | : Tuttle Publishing |
Total Pages | : 237 |
Release | : 2012-01-31 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 1462904572 |
This classic book on Hawaiian families and culture is an essential text for anyone interested in pre-American Hawaii. The Polynesian Family System in Ka-'U, Hawai'i is a collaboration of the distinguished scholars Dr. Mary Puku and Dr. E.S. Craighill Handy. It provides us with this fascinating review of traditional Hawaiian life. Manners and customs relating to birth, death, marriage, sexual practices, religious beliefs, and family relationship are all clearly described. The main sources of information were elderly Hawaiian informants of then remote Kacu district of the island of Hawaii. This Hawaiian history and culture book provides professional scholars and laymen a like with an unrivaled picture of traditional Hawaiian society. Based on original work in the field with living Hawaiians, it combines research into the literature by two authors of unusual qualifications with field work conducted under unique circumstances. This edition will be welcomed by librarians, anthropologists, and indeed all who have a serious interest in Polynesian life.
Author | : E. S. Craighill Handy |
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Release | : 1972 |
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Author | : E. S. C. Handy |
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Release | : 1977 |
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Release | : 1958 |
Genre | : Communities |
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Author | : Edward Smith Craighill Handy |
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Release | : 1950 |
Genre | : Families |
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Author | : E. S. Craighill Handy |
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Total Pages | : 259 |
Release | : 1972 |
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Release | : 1960 |
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Author | : Mary Kawena Pukui |
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Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2014 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9780961673826 |
Volume one gives an indepth discussion of major Hawaiian culture concepts, providing insights into both their ancient and modern significances and volume two traces the ancient Hawaiian social customs practices and beliefs from birth to old age.
Author | : Douglas L. Oliver |
Publisher | : Bess Press |
Total Pages | : 326 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781573061254 |
"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 | : United States. Native Hawaiians Study Commission |
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Total Pages | : 776 |
Release | : 1983 |
Genre | : Hawaii |
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