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Just Talk

- Gossip, Meetings, and Power in a Papua New Guinea Village

About Just Talk

Examines the often overlooked role of gossip and rumor in creating power in small Melanesian communities. This title suggests that our understanding of both Melanesian leadership and the power of words to construct social reality is greatly enhanced by attention to gossip and rumor.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780520077003
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 316
  • Published:
  • September 18, 1992
  • Dimensions:
  • 241x165x25 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 680 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: October 29, 2024

Description of Just Talk

Examines the often overlooked role of gossip and rumor in creating power in small Melanesian communities. This title suggests that our understanding of both Melanesian leadership and the power of words to construct social reality is greatly enhanced by attention to gossip and rumor.

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