Migration and circulation as a way of life for the Wosera Abelam of Papua New Guinea

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Migration and circulation as a way of life for the Wosera Abelam of Papua New Guinea

Migration and circulation are now an integral part of the socio-economy of the Wosera Abelam of Papua New Guinea. Since the 1950s large numbers of Wosera Abelam have settled in West New Britain (WNB) towns and government sponsored resettlement schemes. These long-term migrants provide a base in WNB...

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Main Authors:	Curry, George, Koczberski, Gina
Format:	Journal Article
Published:	1998
Subjects:	migration - social and cultural influences on migration - East Sepik Province - Papua New Guinea - Pacific Islands
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/3699

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