"A discussion of the Maori, including their history, social structure, religion, art and architecture, science and technology, daily life, and entertainment and sports, as well as the decline and revitalization of the Maori culture. Features include timelines, fact boxes, glossary, list of recommended reading and web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.

Who are the Maori? -- Navigators of the Pacific -- How do we know about Maori history? -- Maori society -- The power of the chiefs -- Fierce warriors -- Tactics and weapons -- Maori women and men -- Specialists and their skills -- Prisoners and slaves -- Law and order -- Religious beliefs -- Creation stories -- Rituals of life and death -- Maori arts and crafts -- Body art -- The Marae -- Family life -- Maori settlements -- Clothing and adornment -- Hunting, fishing, and farming -- Education and language -- Sports and games -- Music and dance -- Maori and Pakeha -- The treaty of Waitangi -- Decline and revival -- Tradition and change.