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Becoming Tongan

An Ethnography of Childhood

By: Helen Morton

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Becoming Tongan

An Ethnography of Childhood

By: Helen Morton

In this first detailed account of growing up in Tonga, Helen Morton focuses on the influence of anga fakatonga ("the Tongan way") in all facets of Tongan childhood, from the antenatal period to late adolescence. Childhood is a crucial period when cultural identity and notions of tradition are constructed, as well as beliefs about self, personhood, and emotion. Based on her anthropological fieldwork and her experiences in Tonga over several years, Morton traces the Tongan socialization process—from being vale (ignorant, socially incompetent) to becoming poto (clever, socially competent)—in fascinating detail. The socialization of emotion is also given detailed attention, especially the management of anger and emphasis on emotional restraint.

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University of Hawaii Press

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0824817958

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9780824817954

Tongans Overseas

Between Two Shores

By: Helen Morton Lee

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Tongans Overseas

Between Two Shores

By: Helen Morton Lee

Since the late 1960s Tongans have been leaving their islands in large numbers and settling in many different nations. Tongans Overseas is a timely look at their settlement experiences as they relate to cultural identity, particularly among the younger generations raised outside Tonga. What does being Tongan mean to these young people? Why do some proudly proclaim and cherish their Tongan identities while others remain ambivalent, confused, or indifferent? Helen Morton Lee's innovative research offers insights into these and many other questions, revealing the complexities of identity construction in the context of migration and the varied ways in which individuals seek a sense of belonging. Using both traditional ethnographic fieldwork and newly popular Internet discussion forums, where young Tongans speak their minds and describe their experiences, Lee has produced the most comprehensive study of Tongan migrants to date. Throughout the book diasporic Tongans speak eloquently about their lives, and case studies of families and individuals bring the analysis to life. Lee explores tensions within overseas communities, especially the intergenerational conflicts that are contributing to the alienation of many young Tongans today.

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082482654X

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9780824826543

Tongans Overseas

Between Two Shores

By: Helen Morton Lee

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Between Two Shores

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Bowes' and Church's Food Values of Portions Commonly Used

By: Anna De Planter Bowes,Charles Frederick Church,Jean A. Thompson Pennington,Helen Nichols Church

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Bowes' and Church's Food Values of Portions Commonly Used

By: Anna De Planter Bowes,Charles Frederick Church,Jean A. Thompson Pennington,Helen Nichols Church

Intended as a quick and accurate nutrient refernece. Includes selected consumed foods in the United States, as well as certain specialty and foreign foods. Contains information about nutrients, amino acids, minerals, and vitamins for 30 specific food groups. 11 miscellaneous tables; 30 references to monographs. General index. 12th ed., 1973.

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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

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0397543107

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9780397543106

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