Routledge - Structure and Process in a Melanesian Society

Explore the evolution of social systems with Structure and Process in a Melanesian Society: Ponam's Progress in the Twentieth Century. Published by Routledge, this academic work examines the tension between classic structural anthropology and the processual approach that emerged in the 1980s. By focusing on the Ponam people of a small island in Papua New Guinea, the text provides a detailed look at how social organization responds to change. It bridges the gap between studying the logic of social structures and the fluidity of individual strategies and events. This book is an essential resource for students and researchers interested in how kinship and ceremonial exchange function within a changing twentieth-century landscape. It offers a deep look at the relationship between established social frameworks and the dynamic processes that drive societal shifts.