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.