Mark W. Allen: M¿ori Archaeology and History of Heretaunga, New Zealand, Gebunden

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This book uses M ori Kaupapa (a M ori approach, practice) to provide unique insights toward the anthropological understanding of power and place in Heretaunga, New Zealand. It examines the power of M ori leaders and ancient and modern archaeological and historical landscapes over the past six centuries. It highlights M ori warfare, characterized by impressive fortifications known as p . Severe impacts of the colonial period are also discussed, including demographic calamity, changes in settlement pattern, and the innovative ways that M ori leaders sought to navigate the last half of the nineteenth century. Recent history and modern issues are examined as well, particularly the rise of tribal self-government. Importantly, the roles of female leaders are examined for each period. This book will be of interest across many disciplines for those interested in conflict and warfare, complex pre-state level societies, colonialism, power and women, and indigenous adaptions to globalization.