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 culturefull ofmeaning and custom."
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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 culturefull ofmeaning and custom."
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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Very Good. Aboriginal Studies Press, 1993. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. Bright, clean, tight pages in glossy covers. With maps to endpapers. Crease to back cover..
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Fine. Large 8vo. xxii, 321pp, index, bibliography, notes, endpaper maps. As new. Picture of a unique sea culture rich in meanings and custom. The rhythm of the Torres straight islander's lives follows the movement of the constellation, tagai, a mythical hero who stands in a canoe; his left hand the Southern Cross, holds a fish spear. The stars of Tagai usher in the seasons, and act as a guide to voyaging and cultivating throughout the Torres Straight. This book explores four meanings of the tagai myth in the life of the Islanders since the mid-19th century. Its main focus is a growing identity and self-awareness. Also the first book to examine the social issues involved in the historic Mabo case and to give a picture of the fabric of life of the Meriam people of the Murray Islands. It considers local precedents for current moves for political autonomy, examines the various reasons behind moves for sovereignty in the 1980s and considers future options.
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Fine. 8vo. HEAVY. xix, 321pp, index, glossary, bibliography, bw ills, endpaper maps. As new. Or pictorial card covers. A picture of a unique sea culture. Looks at conservation of traditional culture and explores meanings of the Tagai myth. Also looks at social issues involved in the historical Mabo case, and the life of the Meriam people of the Murray Islands.
