Focusing on the diverse religious landscape of Melanesia, this comprehensive bibliographical survey highlights the region's unique new religious movements and their adaptation of traditional beliefs. It serves as an essential resource for researchers, offering a thorough listing of scholarly publications along with concise descriptions that facilitate access to relevant sources. Trompf's work stands out as a vital tool for anyone exploring the complexities of Melanesian religions.
This Element considers patterns of violent behaviour among the inhabitants of the Pacific Islands while their vast region has been undergoing religious change, mainly toward Christianity. Major topics researched are religion-based violent reactions to early intruders; anti-colonial rebellions; and the persistence of traditional modes of violence.
An Element on the role of violence in the traditional religions of the Pacific Ilands (Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia) and on violent activity in islander religious life after the opening of Oceania to the modern world.