ABSTRACT

A comprehensive study of the Maori in New Zealand, this book covers Maori history and culture, language and art and includes chapters on the following:
· Basic concepts in Maori culture
· Land
· Kinship
· Education
· Association
· Leadership & social control
· The Marae
· Hui
· Maori and Pakeha
· Maori spelling and pronunciation
There is an extensive glossary, bibliography and index.
First published in 1967. This edition reprints the revised edition of 1976.

chapter 1|16 pages

The Maoris before 1800–I

chapter 2|12 pages

The Maoris before 1800–II

chapter 3|10 pages

The years between

chapter 4|15 pages

Maoris and Maori culture today

chapter 5|21 pages

Basic concepts in Maori culture

chapter 6|20 pages

The bases of daily living

chapter 7|12 pages

Language

chapter 8|14 pages

Land

chapter 9|6 pages

Kinship

chapter 10|12 pages

Descent and descent-groups

chapter 11|12 pages

Marriage and family

chapter 12|20 pages

Education

chapter 13|29 pages

Association

chapter 14|27 pages

Leadership and social control

chapter 15|19 pages

The Marae

chapter 16|19 pages

Hui

chapter 17|24 pages

Literature and art

chapter 18|43 pages

Maori and Pakeha