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This review article discusses Roger M. Keesing's "Kwaio Religion: The Living and the Dead in a Solomon Island Society." The reviewers, Peter Huber, Maurice Leenhardt, Basia Miller Gulati, and Vincent Crapanzano, offer diverse perspectives on Keesing's work, focusing on its contributions to anthropological theory and Melanesian ethnography. Huber praises Keesing's detailed analysis of Kwaio religion and its connection to social structure, while also raising questions about the book's theoretical framework. Leenhardt draws comparisons between Kwaio religion and other Melanesian belief systems, highlighting the importance of understanding local contexts. Miller Gulati examines the role of women in Kwaio society and religion, a topic she feels Keesing could have explored further. Crapanzano critiques Keesing's approach to interpreting cultural meaning, arguing for a more nuanced understanding of symbolic expression. Overall, the reviewers acknowledge the significance of Keesing's work while offering constructive criticism and suggesting avenues for future research.

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