The Curse of Souw: principles of Daribi Clan Definition and alliance in New Guinea
by Wagner, Roy
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Chicago: University of Chicago, 1967. First Edition. Hardcover. Good. 8vo 8" - 9" tall. One of the preeminent ethnographies of early-mid Golden Era of Papua New Guinea studies by a real, certified genius. Sturdy, attractive, tightly bound hardcover, minimal rubbing to extremities. Silver lettering and designs to spine. Previous owner's inscription at first free endpaper, light highlighting and marginal notation here and there, having been from the personal library of the noted anthropologist, Dan Jorgenson. Volume contains scholarly apparatus in the form of, e.g., notes, index, and bibliography. xxviii, [1], 1-279 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.
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- Title
- The Curse of Souw: principles of Daribi Clan Definition and alliance in New Guinea
- Author
- Wagner, Roy
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- University of Chicago
- Place of Publication
- Chicago
- Date Published
- 1967
- Size
- 8vo 8" - 9" tall
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- New Guinea Papua New Guinea Roy Wagner kinship social structure Daribi
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