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The Island of Menstruating Men: Religion in Wogeo, New Guinea,Used
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Ian Hogbin belongs to anthropology's heroic age. He was a member of the brilliant betweenthewars generation that included Raymond Firth, Reo Fortune, Margaret Mead, Gregory Bateson, and Hortense Powdermaker, all of whom pioneered modern field research in the insular South Pacific. The Island of Menstruating Men was a pathbreaking exploration of gender in Wogeo when first published. Today it remains an important fulllength study of a Melanesian religion, examining it in relation to other facets of culturemythology, beliefs about illness and death, growth and maturity, magic, social structure, and morality. It is an articulate, insightful examination of the meaning of tradition and of the integration of culture. It is also a captivating account of ethnocentrism and the Wogeo's justification for it, exemplifying, in miniature, what appears to be one of the great problems of the human species.Titles of related interest also available from Waveland Press: Rappaport, Pigs for the Ancestors: Rituals in the Ecology of a New Guinea People, Second Edition (ISBN 9781577661016) and SillitoeSillitoe, GrassClearing Man: A Factional Ethnography of Life in the New Guinea Highlands (ISBN 9781577666011).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Island of Menstruating Men'? A: 'The Island of Menstruating Men' examines gender roles within the context of Wogeo, New Guinea, exploring the relationship between religion and various cultural aspects such as mythology, social structure, and morality.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Ian Hogbin, a noted anthropologist known for his contributions to the study of insular South Pacific cultures.
- Q: When was 'The Island of Menstruating Men' published? A: 'The Island of Menstruating Men' was first published on January 31, 1996.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: This listing is for a used book in good condition, suitable for readers interested in cultural and ethnic studies.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 203 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'The Island of Menstruating Men' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Are there any related books recommended with this title? A: Yes, related titles include 'Pigs for the Ancestors: Rituals in the Ecology of a New Guinea People' by Rappaport and 'Grass-Clearing Man: A Factional Ethnography of Life in the New Guinea Highlands' by Sillitoe-Sillitoe.
- Q: What anthropological themes does this book cover? A: The book covers themes such as gender, religion, tradition, and the integration of culture, providing insights into the Wogeo's societal norms.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'The Island of Menstruating Men' is an insightful work that can serve as a valuable resource for students and scholars of anthropology and cultural studies.
- Q: What makes this book significant in anthropology? A: It is considered a path-breaking exploration of gender in Melanesian religion, offering a detailed examination of cultural practices and beliefs in Wogeo.