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Identity through History: Living Stories in a Solomon Islands Society (Cambridge Studies in Social and Cultural Anthropology, Se,New
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For people who live in small communities transformed by powerful outside forces, narrative accounts of culture contact and change create images of collective identity through the idiom of shared history. How may we understand the processes that make such accounts compelling for those who tell them? Why do some narratives acquire a kind of mythic status as they are told and retold in a variety of contexts and genres? Identity Through History attempts to explain how identity formation developed among the people of Santa Isabel in the Solomon Islands who were victimized by raiding headhunters in the nineteenth century, and then embraced Christianity around the turn of the century. Making innovative use of work in psychological and historical anthropology, Geoffrey White shows how these significant events were crucial to the community's view of itself in shifting social and political circumstances.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Identity through History'? A: 'Identity through History' explores how narrative accounts of cultural contact and change shape collective identity, particularly among the people of Santa Isabel in the Solomon Islands.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Identity through History' is Geoffrey M. White.
- Q: When was 'Identity through History' published? A: 'Identity through History' was published on February 13, 2003.
- Q: What is the significance of the historical context in the book? A: The book discusses the impact of raiding headhunters and the subsequent embrace of Christianity on the identity formation of the Santa Isabel community.
- Q: How many pages does 'Identity through History' have? A: 'Identity through History' contains 292 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Identity through History' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Identity through History' is part of the Cambridge Studies in Social and Cultural Anthropology series and is suitable for academic study in social sciences.
- Q: What themes are explored in this book? A: The book explores themes of collective identity, cultural change, and the narrative construction of history.
- Q: What is the item condition of 'Identity through History'? A: The item condition of 'Identity through History' is classified as new.
- Q: Can this book help understand community identity formation? A: Yes, 'Identity through History' provides insights into how significant historical events influence community identity formation.