Stars of Tagai: The Torres Strait Islanders

By Nonie Sharp

Stars of Tagai describes life among the blue-water people of the Torres Strait Islands. It explores the changing life of these sea people: their creation and re-creation of identity, and their unique sea culture, rich in meaning and custom. Traversing the period from the mid-nineteenth century until today, Stars of Tagai is the first book to examine the social issues involved in the Mabo case, and to give a picture of life of the Meriam people of the Murray Island. The title is drawn from the story of Tagai, which belongs to all Torres Strait Islanders.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0855752386
• ISBN13: 9780855752385
• Release Date: January 1993
• Publisher: Aboriginal Studies Press
• Length: 346 Pages
• Weight: 1.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.7" x 9.5"