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Bloomsbury The Work of the Gods in Tikopia - 2nd Edition

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Rediscover a landmark study in social anthropology with this second edition of The Work of the Gods in Tikopia. Originally published in 1939 and long out of print, this volume provides a rare and detailed account of a complete pagan Polynesian ritual cycle. It stands as a unique resource for students and researchers interested in the deep history of ritualistic practices. This updated single-volume edition includes a new theoretical introduction to provide modern context. Readers will find postscripts added to several chapters, which compare the ritual performances observed between 1928-29 and those witnessed by Professor Firth during his second visit in 1952. The book also features a specially written Epilogue regarding the final eclipse of the traditional ritual, based on the author's third visit. This edition is an essential addition to any collection focused on the LSE Monographs on Social Anthropology and the study of Polynesian culture.

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Provides a detailed account of a complete pagan Polynesian ritual cycle by a social anthropologist.

Includes a new theoretical introduction to assist with modern academic study and context.

Features comparative postscripts that analyze ritual performances from 1928-29 against observations from 1952.

Contains a special Epilogue detailing the final eclipse of the traditional ritual based on a third visit.

Part of the LSE Monographs on Social Anthropology series for academic research.

Reprinted as a single-volume edition to make this out-of-print classic accessible again.

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Brand: Bloomsbury
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1845203054
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 01 January 1967
Listed Since: 12 January 2007

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