Includes bibliographical references (p. 373-379) and index.
Contents:
He Timatanga Kōrero : introduction to Tikanga Māori -- Ngā Āhuatanga o te Tikanga Māori : the nature of Tikanga Māori -- Nga Pūtake o te Tikanga : underlying principles and values -- Te Tapu o te Tangata : the Tapu of the person -- Wāhi Tapu, Taonga Tapu : the Tapu of places and things -- Te Marae : the ceremonial courtyard -- Te Pōhiri : welcome ceremonies -- Tangihanga : ceremonies of the dead -- Te Muru : the concept of ritual compensation -- Te Tatau Pounamu : peace agreements -- Te Takoha : gift giving -- Rāhui, Aukati : ritual prohibitions -- Whakahuihui Tangata : social groupings -- Te Āhua o te Tangata : the behaviour of people -- Ngā Mahi Auaha : creativity and performance -- Te Tuakiri Te Whenua : identity and land -- Te Whakawhānau : new life -- Mātauranga Māori : knowledge -- Te Whānuitanga o te Tikanga Māori : extensions of Tikanga Māori -- Ngā Ahi E Ngiha Mai Nei : the fires that flare up -- Kua Ea : it is done.
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