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28
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Français
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Documents
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1998
Description
The precolonial spatial and social organisation of the Kouaoua valley (New Caledonia) proceeds from cosmological and symbolic conceptions dating back to original times along with the framework of statutory and functionary relationship which was then generated: the tripartite division of the territory parallels the composition of the patrilineal kingroup and its repartition of statutory and functional positions; status arising from the hierarchically orientated binary opposition between older and younger brother, as between things sacred and profane, are spatially conveyed within the dichotomy of up and down. Similarly, the various extentions and configurations of lignage relationship are reflected in the localisations of hamlets, while social connections and closures have their spatial counterparts. The anchorage to space, land and territory which, in precolonial times, appears to be predominantly a function of social position, may thus be apprehended as being relatively « open » and not altogher enclosed within boundaries.
27 pages
Source : Persée ; Ministère de la jeunesse, de l’éducation nationale et de la recherche, Direction de l’enseignement supérieur, Sous-direction des bibliothèques et de la documentation.
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Publié par
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Publié le
01 janvier 1998
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Langue
Français
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Poids de l'ouvrage
3 Mo