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Essays On The Depopulation Of Melanesia (1922)

Essays On The Depopulation Of Melanesia (1922)

Thurn, Everard Im
Rivers, William Halse Rivers

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PhilosophyLetters & EssaysGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1166953068
ISBN13: 9781166953065
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 140
Weight: 0.43
Height: 0.30 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Essays On The Depopulation Of Melanesia (1922) is a book written by William Halse Rivers, a British anthropologist and psychiatrist. The book is a collection of essays that explore the causes and effects of the depopulation of Melanesia, a region in the South Pacific that includes islands such as Fiji, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands. Rivers examines the impact of European colonization, disease, and social and cultural changes on the population of Melanesia. He also discusses the role of traditional beliefs and practices in shaping the response of Melanesian communities to these challenges. The book provides a detailed and nuanced perspective on the complex issues surrounding the depopulation of Melanesia, drawing on Rivers' extensive fieldwork and research in the region. It is a valuable resource for scholars and students of anthropology, history, and Pacific studies, as well as anyone interested in the cultural and social dynamics of Melanesia.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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