| Tuamaka: The Challenge of Difference in Aotearoa New Zealand Contributor(s): Metge, Joan (Author), Durie, Hon Sir Edward Taihakurei (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 1869404688 ISBN-13: 9781869404680 Publisher: Auckland University Press OUR PRICE: $28.45 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Anthropology - Cultural & Social - History | Australia & New Zealand - General |
| Dewey: 303.482 |
| LCCN: 2010478174 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.7" W x 8.1" (0.61 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Oceania - Cultural Region - Australian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: From the point of view of a renowned anthropologist, this invaluable volume narrates the history of a multicultural New Zealand in which both Maori and non-Maori individuals cohabitate. Arguing that the Treaty of Waitangi of 1840--signed by the indigenous Maori and the British--established a foundation from which New Zealanders could grow and prosper, this account demonstrates how two cultures met, disputed, and dealt with diversity. In addition, this unique record analyzes the country's languages and myths and explores how they have influenced New Zealand society. Moving and engaging, this record covers six decades of enlightening field work. |