Alfred Street (University of Auckland Store)
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Honour Mana And Agency In Polynesian - European Conflict
Paperback Edition: 1
Focusing on the era of 'first encounters' in Polynesia, this book provides a fresh look at some of the early contacts between indigenous people and the captains and crew of European ships. The case studies chosen enable comparison of New Zealand Maori-European transactions with similar Pacific ones. The book examines the conflict situations that arose and the reasons for physical violence, highlighting the roles of honour, mana, and agency. Drawing on a range of archival materials, sailor and missionary journals, as well as indigenous narratives, Wilkes applies an analytical method typically used for examining much more recent conflict. She compares different ways of 'seeing' and 'knowing' the world and reflects on the reasons for poor decision-making amongst all the social actors involved. The evidence presented in the book strongly suggests that preventing violence - promoting and negotiating peace - happens most effectively when mana and honour are acknowledged between parties.
The hardback released in April 2019.
Publisher : Routledge
Publication date : 2020-12-18
Pages : 274
Subjects: Non-fiction, Published in the UK, Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Matariki