Making Sense of Micronesia: The Logic of Pacific Island Culture 9780824837815

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Making Sense of Micronesia: The Logic of Pacific Island Culture 9780824837815

Table of contents :
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1. The Personal Touch
Chapter 2. Forging an Identity
Chapter 3. Limits of the Individual
Chapter 4. The Place of Wealth
Chapter 5. The Uses of Information
Chapter 6. Deciphering the Unspoken
Chapter 7. Showing Respect
Chapter 8. The Matter of Sex
Chapter 9. The Real Power of Women
Chapter 10. Love and Its Expression
Chapter 11. Coping with Conflict
Chapter 12. Handling Uncertainty and Loss
In Summary
Suggested Reading
Index
About the Author

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