Herdt, Gilbert H., 1949-

The Sambia : ritual and gender in New Guinea / Gilbert Herdt. - New York : Holt, Rinehart and Winston, c1987. - xi, 227 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. - Case studies in cultural anthropology .

Includes index.

Bibliography: p. 217-222.

0030689074 (pbk.) : $7.95

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Sambia (Papua New Guinean people)--Rites and ceremonies.
Sambia (Papua New Guinean people)--Sexual behavior.
Sex customs--Papua New Guinea.
Sex symbolism--Papua New Guinea.
Initiation rites--Papua New Guinea.
Male homosexuality--Papua New Guinea.
Masculinity--Papua New Guinea.

DU740.42 / .H45 1987

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