Changes in Latitude: An Uncommon AnthropologyA woman who moved to Fiji and became involved with and married a local fisherman, describes the struggles she and her husband have gone through in adjusting to and ultimately coming to appreciate their radically different cultures |
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User Review - bellaluna - LibraryThingAt a point in her life when she might just as well have been contemplating a relaxing retirement, Joan McIntyre longed for something else. She’d raised a son, started an international foundation ... Read full review
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User Review - Not Available - Book VerdictAt the age of 54 Hawaiian harbormaster McIntryre (now Varawa) goes to Fiji seeking new adventure. Because of her interest in the real Fiji, she is invited to visit an outer island village, where she ... Read full review
Contents
The Meeting page i | 1 |
Back Home page | 21 |
Dream Island page | 28 |
Copyright | |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Changes in Latitude: An Uncommon Anthropology |
| Author | Joana McIntyre Varawa |
| Edition | illustrated, reprint |
| Publisher | Perennial Library, 1989 |
| ISBN | 0060973196, 9780060973193 |
| Length | 274 pages |
| Subjects | › Social Science / General |
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