Stars of Tagai: The Torres Strait Islanders (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780855752385)

Stars of Tagai describes life among the blue-water people of the Torres Strait Islands. It explores the changing life of these sea people: their creation and re-creation of identity, and their unique sea culture, rich in meaning and custom. Traversing the period from the mid-nineteenth century until today, Stars of Tagai is the first book to examine the social issues involved in the Mabo case, and to give a picture of life of the Meriam people of the Murray Island. The title is drawn from the story of Tagai, which belongs to all Torres Strait Islanders.

Author: Nonie Sharp
ISBN-10: 0855752386
ISBN-13: 9780855752385
Publisher: Aboriginal Studies Press
Language: English
Published: 01/01/1993
Pages: 346
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.87lbs
Size: 9.51h x 6.71w x 0.71d