A comprehensive study of the Maori in New Zealand, this book covers Maori history and culture, language and art and includes chapters on the following: ¿ Basic concepts in Maori culture ¿ Land ¿ Kinship ¿ Education ¿ Association ¿ Leadership & social control ¿ The Marae ¿ Hui ¿ Maori and Pakeha ¿ Maori spelling and pronunciation There is an extensive glossary, bibliography and index. First published in 1967. This edition reprints the revised edition of 1976.