{"product_id":"religion-and-social-organization-in-central-polynesia-paperback-9781107625693","title":"Religion and Social Organization in Central Polynesia (Paperback \/ softback) 9781107625693","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eReligion and Social Organization in Central Polynesia\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOriginally published in 1937, this presents a detailed account of religious and mythical structures in Central Polynesia.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eRobert W. Williamson (Author), Ralph Piddington (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781107625693, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 14 November 2013\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e374 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.4 x 17 x 2 cm, 0.6 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eRobert Wood Williamson (1856–1932) was a British solicitor and anthropologist who worked extensively in New Guinea and Polynesia. Originally published in 1937, this book was produced in edited form following an investigation of posthumous manuscripts arranged by Williamson's executors in 1935. The text presents a detailed account of religious and mythical structures in Central Polynesia and their relationship with the social organization of indigenous cultures. A detailed bibliography and textual notes are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the Central Polynesian islands and the historical development of anthropology.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eForeword\u003cbr\u003e Preface\u003cbr\u003e Bibliography and abbreviations\u003cbr\u003e Part I. Gods and Worship: 1. The creation and the gods\u003cbr\u003e 2. Major Polynesian deities\u003cbr\u003e 3. Island gods\u003cbr\u003e 4. The worship of the gods\u003cbr\u003e 5. Taboo\u003cbr\u003e 6. Temples and burial places\u003cbr\u003e 7. Sacred objects\u003cbr\u003e Part II. The Place of Religion in the Cultures of Central Polynesia: 8. The study of primitive religion\u003cbr\u003e 9. Religion and magic in the society islands\u003cbr\u003e 10. Religious aspects of social organization in the society islands\u003cbr\u003e 11. The sanctity of chieftanship\u003cbr\u003e 12. Religion and economics\u003cbr\u003e 13. Religion and law\u003cbr\u003e 14. The place of religion in culture\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Social \u0026amp; cultural anthropology, ethnography [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Social \u0026amp; cultural anthropology, ethnography\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Social%20\u0026amp;%20cultural%20anthropology,%20ethnography%20%5BJHMC%5D%22\"\u003eJHMC\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46000995598616,"sku":"9781107625693","price":30.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781107625693i.jpg?v=1696770273","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/religion-and-social-organization-in-central-polynesia-paperback-9781107625693","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}