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A comprehensvie and unique natural history. The Great Sacred Forest of Tane explains in stunning detail the origin and possible uses of New Zealand's native flora, tracing its evolution back to before early human habitation. As well as a botanical study of a variety of plants - trees, shrubs, ferns, herbs and fungi - it is a fascinating commentary on teh dietary, economic, medicinal and decorative uses of each. This book weaves a compelling story of Maori mythology and genesis, outlining the profound importance the natural environment has played in the progression of Aotearoa's cultural life and custom - and indeed, identity in the world. The result of a life's labour of love, The Great Sacred Forest of Tane will enthrall and capture the mind of anyone interested in New Zealand's primordial past.
Language: en
Pages: 448
Pages: 448
A comprehensvie and unique natural history. The Great Sacred Forest of Tane explains in stunning detail the origin and possible uses of New Zealand's native flora, tracing its evolution back to before early human habitation. As well as a botanical study of a variety of plants - trees, shrubs, ferns,
Language: en
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Language: en
Pages: 535
Pages: 535
First published in 1929, Raymond Firth’s original and insightful study offers an incredibly detailed account of the social and economic organisation of the Maori people before their contact with Western civilisation. Bridging the gap between anthropology and economics, the work covers the class structure, land system, industry, methods of co-operative
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Language: en
Pages: 192
Pages: 192
Proverbs (or whakatauki) express the wisdom, wit and commonsense of the Maori people. They are of great value and inspiration to writers, story-tellers and anyone speaking in a Maori setting. Several hundred proverbs are contained in The Raupo Book of Maori Proverbs, categorised under a large number of diverse headings,
Language: de
Pages: 216
Pages: 216
Language: en
Pages: 106
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Situating Māori Ecological Knowledge (MEK) within traditional environmental knowledge (TEK) frameworks, this book recognizes that indigenous ecological knowledge contributes to our understanding of how we live in our world (our world views), and in turn, the ways in which humans adapt to climate change. As an industrialized nation, Aotearoa/New Zealand
Language: en
Pages: 160
Pages: 160
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The proceedings or notices of the member institutes of the society form part of the section "Proceedings" in each volume; lists of members are included in v. 1-41, 43-60, 64-
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