Fragments from Forests and Libraries: A Collection of Essays (Carolina Academic Press Ritual Studies Monographs)

Edited by Janet Hoskins Fragments from Forests and Libraries is a compilation of important articles by Valerio Valeri, a scholar whose research ranged from the rainforests of the island of Seram to European archives and libraries. Along with nine essays previously published in English, the book contains a number of studies translated for the first time and one unpublished work. Ch. 1. Feasting And Festivity. The End Of Feasting. Theory Of The Feast -- Ch. 2. The Fetish. Word Association And The History Of Ideas. Four Theories Of Fetishism. Comparison Of The Paradigms. The System And The Fetish -- Ch. 3. Belief And Worship. Introduction. The Category Belief Intellect And Symbol. Ritual, Worship And Sacred Beings. Forms Of Worship And Belief -- Ch. 4. The Solomon Islands Discovered By The Europeans: From The Social Contract To Utilitarianism. Exchange And Communication. Power. Morte -- Ch. 5. Parts And Wholes: Social And Conceptual Dualism In The Central Moluccas. Dualism At The Local: Huaulu And Piliana. Dualism At The Regional Level: The Siwa/lima Organization As A Political Fact. The Siwa/lima Ideoogy In Ambon. By Valerio Valeri ; Edited By Janet Hoskins. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.