Stars of Tagai (Paperback)

Nonie Sharp

ISBN 10: 0855752386 / ISBN 13: 9780855752385

Editore: Aboriginal Studies Press, Canberra, 1993

Paperback. Stars of Tagai is about life among the blue-water people of the Torres Strait Islands - the title is drawn from the myth of Tagai which belongs to all Torres Strait Islanders. The book explores the changing life of these sea people, their creation and re-creation of identity, and their unique sea culture rich in meaning and custom. Covering the period from the mid-nineteenth century until today, this is the first book to examine the social issues involved in the Mabo case, and to give a picture of life of the Meriam people of the Murray Island. Stars of Tagai This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9780855752385

Riassunto:

Focusing on the lives of the blue-water people of the Torres Strait Islands, this book explores the changing way of life for these sea people, their creation and re-creation of identity, and their unique sea culture full of meaning and custom.

Informazioni sull'autore:

Nonie Sharp is an honorary research fellow at the School of Social Sciences at La Trobe University.

Dati bibliografici

Titolo: Stars of Tagai (Paperback)
Casa editrice: Aboriginal Studies Press, Canberra
Data di pubblicazione: 1993
Legatura: Paperback
Condizione: new