NAVEN A Survey of the Problems suggested by a Composite Picture of the Culture of a New Guinea Tribe drawn from Three Points of View

Gregory Bateson, M.A.

Verlag: Cambridge at The University Press, 1936

Beschreibung

268p. 28 plates. Publication date 1936. In the Naven ceremony, men of this tribe caricature women, and the book is a study of the place of this ceremony in the life of the people. Book description: Publishers dark red cloth, gilt title stamped/embossed at spine cover, illustrated plates at rear of text. Dimensions: 8 3/4in. H x 6in. L x 1 1/4in. W. Book condition: Very good; ink ownership inscription on front free end paper, spine weakened at center (crack starting; leaves/cloth backing intact, p. 143), gently bumped spine crown/heel, light rub extremity wear at corner tips, darkened upper leaf edge, square spine, age toned pages, a few minor scuffs/marks on boards, lightly oxidized gilt title. Dust jacket condition: Fair; chipped at spine crown/heel and upper corner tips of front/rear board, sunned covers (darker at spine and perimeters of boards, covers lightly soiled, sporadic edge wear, inner fold at front clipped at bottom corner. A nice copy. Language: eng. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 002224

Bibliografische Details

Titel: NAVEN A Survey of the Problems suggested by ...

Verlag: Cambridge at The University Press

Erscheinungsdatum: 1936

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand: Very Good

Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fair

Auflage: 1st Edition.