Hogbin, H. Ian.

Transformation Scene. The Changing Culture of a New Guinea Village.

London: Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1951. First edition. Hardcover. Summary of the effects of German, Japanese and Australian occupation and the subsequent cultural adjustments to change. Based on years of field and background research by one of Firth's best students. Very detailed records of religion, work, trade, councils and courts, community dynamics. Illustrated by 2 maps, 16pp. illus. 8vo, 326pp, index, ads 12pp. Original green cloth, very good. With mylar protected dust jacket, toned, chipped at dj spine ends. Very good condition. Item #7008

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