A comprehensive study of the Maori in New Zealand, this book covers Maori history and culture, language and art and includes chapters on the following:
· Basic concepts in Maori culture
· Land
· Kinship
· Education
· Association
· Leadership & social control
· The Marae
· Hui
· Maori and Pakeha
· Maori spelling and pronunciation
There is an extensive glossary, bibliography and index.
First published in 1967. This edition reprints the revised edition of 1976.