Violence and Religious Change in the Pacific Islands |
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| Author:
| Trompf, Garry |
| Series title: | Elements in Religion and Violence Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-009-09404-7 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2023 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $22.00 |
Book Description:
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This Element considers patterns of violent behaviour among the inhabitants of the Pacific Islands while their vast region has been undergoing religious change, mainly toward Christianity. Major topics researched are religion-based violent reactions to early intruders; anti-colonial rebellions; and the persistence of traditional modes of violence.
This Element considers patterns of violent behaviour among the inhabitants of the Pacific Islands while their vast region has been undergoing religious change, mainly toward Christianity. Major topics researched are religion-based violent reactions to early intruders; anti-colonial rebellions; and the persistence of traditional modes of violence.