The Magical Body: Power, Fame and Meaning in a Melanesian Society by Richard Eves

The Magical Body: Power, Fame and Meaning in a Melanesian Society

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Richard Eves

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An intriguing exploration of the role and significance of the body in the world of a Pacific Islands People, the Lelet of New Ireland (Papua New Guinea). In vivid ethnographic detail, the monograph captures the fluidity and complexity of Lelet con...

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