Waitangi. Maori and Pakeha perspectives of the treaty of Waitan gi by Kawharu.I H (Editor) - 1989

Oxford University Press. Very Good. 235mm / 150mm. Paperback. 1989. 329 pages. <br>This collection of essays by Maori and Pekeha scho lars explores a wide range of legal and historical issues surroun ding the 1840 Treaty of Waitangi, including the language of the T reaty, individual versus communal rights, legitimacy, constitutio nal theory and Maori claims, the Treaty in international law, and ... .

Auckland: Oxford University Press, 1989 A near fine reprint copy.

Oxford University Press. Fine. 1989. Paperback. 019558175X . 9.2 X 5.9 X 0.8 inches; 356 pages .

Auckland: Oxford University Press, 1994. Reprint ed.. Paperback thick octavo, very good condition, corner tips few pages little creased, covers lightly scratched, minor edgewear, owner's written name. 329 pp. These essays attempt to explain what the Treaty of Waitangi is and what it means. Part 1 discusses aspects of the legal and historical significance of the gaining of sovereignty over New Zealand by the British Crown. Part 2 discusses studies of Maori reaction to the guarantees given by the Crown to protect their "rangatiratanga" - their tribally based heritage and identity.