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.