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.