Table of Contents

Foreword
Maps
Foreword to 1976 Edition
Introduction to the 1976 Edition
Introduction to First Edition

Part 1
The Personality, Making, and Powers of Aboriginal Men of High Degree

Chapter 1
Aboriginal Men of High Degree: Their Personality and Making

Chapter 2
The Powers of Medicine Men

Part 2
The Making and Powers--A Survey

Chapter 3
The Uncircumcision Regions

Chapter 4
The Circumcision Regions

Part 3
Aboriginal Men of High Degree in a Changing World

Chapter 5
Mystic Experience: Essential Qualifications for Men of High Degree

Chapter 6
Animistic and Magical Causes of Illness

Bibliography
Index

About the Author

Former head of the anthropology department at the University of Sydney, A. P. Elkin (1891-1979) authored eight books and numerous articles in Australia, the United States, France, and England, including The Australian Aborigines.