Namoluk Beyond the Reef - The Transformation of a Micronesian Community

Informationen zum Autor Marshall, Mac Klappentext This book focuses on the waves of Namoluk migration and the ties that bind migrants to their home community. It looks at kinship and social structure, informal networks of sharing news and gossip, the rise in education for both men and women, and the impact of alcohol and tobacco on native society. Zusammenfassung This book focuses on the waves of Namoluk migration and the ties that bind migrants to their home community. It looks at kinship and social structure, informal networks of sharing news and gossip, the rise in education for both men and women, and the impact of alcohol and tobacco on native society. Inhaltsverzeichnis List of Illustrations -- List of Abbreviations and Acronyms -- Series Editor Preface -- 1 Openings -- 2 Namoluk Atoll, 1969 -- 3 Journeyings -- 4 Namoluk people, 2002 -- 5 Heading off to college -- 6 Heading off to college -- 7 Reef Crossings -- 8 Four Locations Beyond the Reef -- 9 Closings: Points of Departure -- Glossary -- Suggestions for further Reading -- References.

Product details

• Authors: Mac Mac Marshall, Mac Marshall
• Publisher: Perseus Books Uk
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.02.2004
• EAN: 9780813341620
• ISBN: 978-0-8133-4162-0
• No. of pages: 192
• Dimensions: 146 mm x 222 mm x 13 mm
• Series: Westview Case Studies in Anthr; Case Studies in Anthropology
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education