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In Search of Meaning, Nuance and Metaphor in Social Policy

2003; Issue: 20 Linguagem: Inglês

1177-9837

Tui Atua, Tupua Tamasese, Taisi Efi,

Research in Social Sciences

Searching for meaning, nuance and metaphor in cultural performance and ritual provides insight into psyche and ethos as well as a direction for the development of law and policy. Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Taisi Efi invites us to make this search if we want better outcomes for Pacific young people and their families. Policy needs to be congruent with this world. The search requires insight into culture, language and history.