Honour, Mana, and Agency in Polynesian-European Conflict

Annette Wilkes, Pamela Stewart, Andrew Strathern

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English

Routledge
05 April 2019

Regional studies; Social & cultural history; Colonialism & imperialism; Military history; Archaeology by period & region

Series: Anthropology and Cultural History in Asia and the Indo-Pacific

"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 Māori–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."

By: Annette Wilkes
Series edited by: Pamela Stewart, Andrew Strathern
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 544g
ISBN: 9780367026226
ISBN 10: 0367026228
Series: Anthropology and Cultural History in Asia and the Indo-Pacific
Pages: 274
Publication Date: 05 April 2019
Audience: College/higher education , Primary , A / AS level
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Annette Wilkes has a PhD in Anthropology from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand.