Tikanga Whakaaro : Key Concepts in Maori Culture
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Words like aroha, mana, and tapu are familiar to most New Zealanders, but what do they really mean? This book provides explanations in English and Maori of seventy terms which are important in Maori culture. Each term is clearly defined, and its significance explained with reference to tradition, custom, myth and ritual, as well as present day understanding.
Tikanga Whakaaro is a book for both Pakeha and Maori. Students of the language at all levels will find it helpful for it's insights into Maori thought, and for providing an example of parallel translation. And for Pakeha who seek to understand the way Maori see the world it will be an invaluable resource.
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Words like aroha, mana, and tapu are familiar to most New Zealanders, but what do they really mean? This book provides explanations in English and Maori of seventy terms which are important in Maori culture. Each term is clearly defined, and its significance explained with reference to tradition, custom, myth and ritual, as well as present day understanding.
Tikanga Whakaaro is a book for both Pakeha and Maori. Students of the language at all levels will find it helpful for it's insights into Maori thought, and for providing an example of parallel translation. And for Pakeha who seek to understand the way Maori see the world it will be an invaluable resource.
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Author: BARLOW CleveISBN: 9780195582123Publication Date: January 1991Edition: 1Pages: 187Binding: PaperbackPublisher: Oxford University PressCountry of Publication: New Zealand
Words like aroha, mana, and tapu are familiar to most New Zealanders, but what do they really mean? This book provides explanations in English and Maori of seventy terms which are important in Maori culture. Each term is clearly defined, and its significance explained with reference to tradition, custom, myth and ritual, as well as present day understanding.
Tikanga Whakaaro is a book for both Pakeha and Maori. Students of the language at all levels will find it helpful for it's insights into Maori thought, and for providing an example of parallel translation. And for Pakeha who seek to understand the way Maori see the world it will be an invaluable resource.
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Author: BARLOW CleveISBN: 9780195582123Publication Date: January 1991Edition: 1Pages: 187Binding: PaperbackPublisher: Oxford University PressCountry of Publication: New Zealand
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