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Gender, Song, and Sensibility
Folktales and Folksongs in the Highlands of New Guinea
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266 pages
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Exploring gender relations in Highlands New Guinea, the authors delve into courting songs, ballads, and folktales, particularly from the western Highlands. The work features previously unpublished texts and translations, inviting readers into the rich imaginative world of the region's people. An analytical framework situates the discussion within interpretive anthropology, offering a nuanced understanding of cultural dynamics and social interactions. This blend of creative expression and scholarly analysis provides a unique insight into the historical context of gender in this area.
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2002, hardcover
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