PART ONE -- Literacy, communications and social change : the meaning and effect of literacy in early nineteenth century Maori society / Michael D. Jackson -- An analysis of three Maori prophet movements / Daniel P. Lyons -- Aspects of development, 1870-1890 / C. Lesley Andrews -- From prophet cult to established church : the case of the Ringatu Movement / Gilda Z. Misur -- PART TWO -- Maori work behaviour / Bernard F. Pierce -- Maori religious affiliation in a city suburb : the function of urban churches for immigrant families / Pieter H. de Bres -- The politics of voluntary association : a Maori welfare committee in a city suburb / Ranginui J.I. Walker -- A timber town : race relations in a small, single industry town / D.R. Chapple