Recording Kastom

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Dive into the fascinating world of *Recording Kastom*, a pivotal work that transports readers to colonial Torres Strait and New Guinea. This exceptional volume features the unabridged journals of renowned zoologist and anthropologist Alfred Haddon, who undertook groundbreaking expeditions to these islands in 1888 and 1898. As a cornerstone of early anthropology, Haddon's extensive research and documentation have left a monumental impact on the field. For the first time, experience the depth of his observations and relationships through his private diaries, which vividly chronicle his collaborations with Islander communities to capture an invaluable wealth of cultural knowledge. This knowledge is not only crucial for scholars across multiple disciplines but also resonates deeply within the Islander communities themselves today.

*Recording Kastom* is beautifully presented with a rich array of photographs and drawings that enhance Haddon's historical narratives. A comprehensive introductory essay provides essential historical and cultural context, while a preface from community members articulates the ongoing significance of these journals to contemporary Islander life. This edition is a must-have for anyone interested in anthropology, Indigenous studies, or the rich cultural heritage of the Torres Strait and New Guinea.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781743326480. Format: With flaps. Year: 2020. Publisher: Sydney University Press.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.


Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781743326480
Format: With flaps
Year: 2020
Publisher: Sydney University Press


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Recording Kastom brings readers into the heart of colonial Torres Strait and New Guinea through the journals of zoologist and anthropologist Alfred Haddon, who visited the islands in 1888 and 1898.

Haddon's published reports of these trips were hugely influential on the fledgling discipline of anthropology, but his private diaries and sketches have never been published in full. The diaries record in vivid detail Haddon's observations and relationships, and his close collaboration with Islander communities to record a huge body of cultural knowledge. This knowledge remains of vital importance to Islander communities, and to scholars in a range of disciplines.

This edition assembles a rich array of photographs and drawings. An introductory essay provides historical and cultural context, and a preface by community members explains the significance of the journals to Islander communities today.

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