Author: MORRIS, H.S.,
Title: Report on a Melanau Sago Producing Community in Sarawak.
Description: [London], HMSO, 1953. Folio, (4), 176pp., many ills. on 4 plates, being field-photos, tables & diagrams in text. 18 Months of field-work (Oct. 1948-Sept. 1950) in the villages of Medong & Oya, with as objectives: study of community primarily engaged upon the production of Sago by traditional methods; the process of social transition from Pagan to Moslem organization & study of the changes in class structure resulting from modern political and economic conditions in a traditionally class stratisfied society. (cf. Introd.). Colonial Research studies No. 9. Rare. (dog-eared copy, small stain in lower part of upper wrp., tear in lower wrp. & margin of plates, skilfully repaired.)

Keywords: borneo/sarawak