Law and order in Polynesia : a study of primitive legal institutions / by H. Ian Hogbin ; with an introduction by B. Malinowski
1934, 1st edition. London : Christophers. Near fine cloth copy in a good if slightly edge-torn and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #438340
Physical description: lxxii, 296 pages : illustrations, maps, genealogical tables ; 22 cm. Contents: Part 1. Problem of social obligation -- Part 2. Ontong Java. Social groupings and the kinship system -- Organisation of the social groups -- Belief in spirits -- Tribal ceremonies -- Legal system -- Part 3. Other Polynesian societies. Social organisation -- Religious beliefs and ceremonies -- Penalties -- Other influences -- Part 4. Conclusions. Subjects: Law Polynesia. Ethnology Polynesia. Customary law Polynesia. Law, Primitive Polynesia.
Price: €85.00