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The Work of the Gods in Tikopia

The Work of the Gods in Tikopia

Raymond Firth

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Editorial:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
1967
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Sociedad y cultura: general
ISBN:
9781845203054

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First published in 1939 and long out of print, this book remains unique as the only full and detailed account by a social anthropologist of a complete pagan Polynesian ritual cycle.

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