Isbn: 9780521479134 - a death in the tiwi islands: conflict, ritual and social life in an australian aboriginal community (4 Ergebnisse)

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Softcover. Zustand: Very Good +. AUSTRALIANA Aboriginal Law xvii, 269 p. : ill. geneal. tables, maps ; 24 cm. Bibliography: p. 253-262 #201024 This compelling book is an extended case study of the social and legal ramifications of a homicide in a Tiwi community. The author gives a detailed account of the life of the victim and the events surrounding his murder, and describes the cycle of mortuary and seasonal rituals with their elaborate songs and dances. He also looks at the dramatic changes in Tiwi society over the last 100 years, and examines how the Tiwi have responded to the intervention of Western culture. In many areas, he finds, they have adapted and retained their own value system. Venbrux's account of the investigation and trial following the homicide provides timely and important insights into the issue of Aboriginal People, traditional law and the Australian criminal justice system. Through the strong narrative thread of this book we are presented with an incisive picture of a culture amid conflict and change. Tiwi (Australian people) -- Death Tiwi (Australian people) -- Social life and customs Tiwi (Australian people) -- Mortuary customs Homicide -- Northern Territory -- Pirlangimpi Funeral rites and ceremonies -- Northern Territory -- Pirlangimpi Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA.…

Zustand: New. A compelling extended case study of the social and legal ramifications of a homicide in a Tiwi community. Num Pages: 288 pages, 6 b/w illus. 3 maps 1 table. BIC Classification: 1MBF; 1QSP; JHMC; JKV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 472. . 2009. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This compelling book is an extended case study of the social and legal ramifications of a homicide in a Tiwi community. The author gives a detailed account of the life of the victim and the events surrounding his murder, and describes the cycle of mortuary and seasonal rituals with their elaborate songs and dances. He also looks at the dramatic changes in Tiwi society over the last 100 years, and examines how the Tiwi have responded to the intervention of Western culture. In many areas, he finds, they have adapted and retained their own value system. Venbrux's account of the investigation and trial following the homicide provides timely and important insights into the issue of Aboriginal People, traditional law and the Australian criminal justice system. Through the strong narrative thread of this book we are presented with an incisive picture of a culture amid conflict and change. …