E-Book, Englisch, 252 Seiten
Conrich / Mückler Rapa Nui - Easter Island
1. Auflage 2016
ISBN: 978-3-7329-9761-9
Verlag: Frank & Timme
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark
Cultural and Historical Perspectives
E-Book, Englisch, 252 Seiten
ISBN: 978-3-7329-9761-9
Verlag: Frank & Timme
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark
Easter Island (or Rapa Nui) has long captivated travellers and explorers since it was first encountered by European voyagers in 1722. The island's colossal stone carvings (moai) have been the primary attraction, yet these have overshadowed the broader culture of the Rapanui people. This significant edited collection brings together thirteen specialists from eight countries in a series of studies that address the pre-history, history, contemporary society and popular culture of Easter Island. Consideration is given to both the Rapanui and western cultures with topics covered including archaeology, anthropology, linguistics, tourism, literature, comic books and music. This is a multidisciplinary book with subjects ranging from fact to fiction and from Thor Heyerdahl and Katherine Routledge to Indiana Jones and Lara Croft.
Ian Conrich is an Associate Professor at the University of South Australia and Principal Editor of the Journal of New Zealand and Pacific Studies. Hermann Mückler is Professor of Anthropology at the University of Vienna, and President of the Anthropological Society in Vienna.
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Weitere Infos & Material
1;Contents;6
2;Introduction;8
3;HISTORY AND SOCIETY;12
4;POPULAR CULTURE: FROM MU TO MUSIC;50
5;POPULAR CULTURE: DEPICTIONS OF EASTER ISLAND IN COMIC BOOKS AND CONTEMPORARY NOVELS;82
6;ARCHAEOLOGY AND EASTER ISLAND;128
7;THE 'RONGORONGO' TABLETS;182
8;Contributors;238
9;Index;242
