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A compelling extended case study of the social and legal ramifications of a homicide in a Tiwi community.
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This compelling book is an extended case study of the social and legal ramifications of a homicide in a Tiwi community. Venbrux gives detailed accounts of the extensive mortuary rituals and the legal proceedings. Through the strong narrative we are given a picture of a culture amid conflict and change.
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Preface and acknowledgements; 1. Under the mango tree; 2. Tiwi culture amid change; 3. The victim and his father; 4. 'The message that it is murder'; 5. The funeral rituals; 6. The yam rituals; 7. 'Nothing but the truth'; 8. The post-funeral rituals; 9. Conclusion; Appendices; Notes; Glossary; References; Index.
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A Death in the Tiwi Islands: Conflict, Ritual and Social Life in an Australian Aboriginal Community
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Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1995
ISBN 10: 0521473519
ISBN 13: 9780521473514
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Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Hardcover. Previously owned by the late Derek Ingram. Review request for Ingram laid in. Jacket's spine is very faintly sunned; light wear to two or three extremities; one or two faint marks on page block. Pages are sound and clean - all content is clear. TS. Used. Codice articolo 486259
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A Death in the Tiwi Islands: Conflict, Ritual and Social Life in An Australian Aboriginal Community
Editore:
Cambridge University Press, 1995
ISBN 10: 0521473519
ISBN 13: 9780521473514
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Da: Anybook.com, Lincoln, Regno Unito
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Condizione: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Library sticker on front cover. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,700grams, ISBN:0521473519. Codice articolo 3706555
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