ABSTRACT
This wide-ranging volume captures the diverse range of societies and experiences that form what has come to be known as Melanesia. It covers prehistoric, historic and contemporary issues, and includes work by art historians, political scientists, geographers and anthropologists. The chapters range from studies of subsistence, ritual and ceremonial exchange to accounts of state violence, new media and climate change. The ‘Melanesian world’ assembled here raises questions that cut to the heart of debates in the human sciences today, with profound implications for the ways in which scholars across disciplines can describe and understand human difference. This impressive collection of essays represents a valuable resource for scholars and students alike.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|2 pages
Historical Context
part II|2 pages
Geo-Political, Linguistic and Regional Overviews
part III|2 pages
Economy and Livelihood
part IV|2 pages
Government, Politics and Public Institutions
part V|2 pages
Religion, Church, Ritual and Exchange Practices
part VI|2 pages
Art, Material Culture and Cultural Heritage
chapter Chapter Twenty-Four|14 pages
Museums and Cultural Centres in Melanesia
chapter Chapter Twenty-Six|21 pages
Contemporary Art in Melanesia
chapter Chapter Twenty-Eight|14 pages
The Melanesian World of Paradise Tourism
part VII|2 pages
Development and Resources