The flax bush: family & whanau -- In search of understanding (Views from anthropology ; The many meanings of whanau ; The whanau which comes first to mind ; Whanau values ; Structural tensions in the whanau) -- The whanau as process (Hamiora whanau 1955-1985) -- Whakatupu tamariki -- growing children (Sharing the caring ; Parenting: emphases & avoidances ; Grannies, aunts & uncles) -- Tamariki atawhai -- Maori adoption (Atawhai adoption: ̀born of my heart' ; Process & consequences) -- Looking back to look forward (Dealing with problems ; Flowering & new growth)
Summary
This book is in the first place meant to provide basic information for the many Pakeha who interact with Maori as spouses, friends, work colleagues and service providers to help them understand a family type different from their own. It is also a contribution to the debate about the causes of current problems affecting Maori families, and suggests strategies for handling them more effectively
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 326-331) and index
Notes
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Includes Maori language vocabulary
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