Te Koparapara: An Introduction to the Maori World

An accessible introduction to Māori culture, history, and society from an indigenous perspective.

Te Kōparapara allows the Māori world to speak for itself through 21 illustrated chapters by leading scholars. Explore Māori culture, including tikanga, pōwhiri, and tangihanga; Māori history, from waka migration to protest and urbanization; and contemporary Māori society, including education, health, political economy, and identity.

Discover Māori tikanga on and off the maraeUnderstand key rituals like pōwhiri and tangihangaTrace Māori history from creation to today

With images, maps, diagrams, songs, and sayings, this is an essential resource for anyone seeking a deeper insight into the indigenous people of Aotearoa New Zealand. For professional and scholarly audiences.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1869408675
• ISBN13: 9781869408671
• Release Date: October 2018
• Publisher: Auckland University Press
• Length: 474 Pages
• Weight: 2.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 7.5" x 9.7"