The Duk-Duks

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"The Duk-Duks: Primitive and Historic Types of Citizenship" is a profound investigation into the mechanisms of political socialization and the origins of civic identity. Elizabeth Anne Weber examines the Duk-Duk society of the Bismarck Archipelago as a primary case study for understanding how primitive cultures integrate individuals into the political and social fabric of the community. The work explores the use of secret organizations and elaborate initiation ceremonies to forge loyalty, duty, and communal bonds among members.By comparing these tribal methods with historic and modern types of citizenship, Weber provides a deep analysis of the anthropological foundations of governance. The book delves into the rituals, symbolism, and social hierarchies inherent in the Duk-Duk society, illustrating how such groups function as governing bodies that enforce law and preserve cultural heritage. Weber traces the parallels between the rigorous processes of tribal initiation and the educational and legal requirements of contemporary nation-states. This study is a significant contribution to the fields of political science and cultural anthropology, offering timeless insights into the cross-cultural nature of citizenship and the development of political institutions.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Pages: 170, Hardcover, Tradd Street Press