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CATALYST VOLUMES FOR YEARS 2000 - 2007

Catalyst Volume 37: Number 2, 2007
Catalyst Volume 37: Number 1, 2007
Catalyst Volume 36: Number 2, 2006
Catalyst Volume 36: Number 1, 2006
Catalyst Volume 35: Number 2, 2005
Catalyst Volume 35: Number 1, 2005
Catalyst Volume 34: Number 2, 2004
Catalyst Volume 34: Number 1, 2004
Catalyst Volume 33: Number 2, 2003
Catalyst Volume 33: Number 1, 2003
Catalyst Volume 32: Number 2, 2002
Catalyst Volume 32: Number 1, 2002
Catalyst Volume 31: Number 2, 2001
Catalyst Volume 31: Number 1, 2001
Catalyst Volume 30: Number 2, 2000
Catalyst Volume 30: Number 1, 2000

 
 

Catalyst Volume 37: Number 2, 2007

Hindrances to Higher Education: A Case Study of Gumas Village,
by Paul Petrus 
The Yagaria Perspective on Epilepsy and Attitudes Towards Episodic Disability Experience,  Martin Tnines
Cultural Values and the Impact of Change with Special Reference to Traditional Initiation Rites, by Jack Urame
Report: Forum on Sustainable Development 14-17th August 2007 DWU, Madang, by Br P Maurice McCallum
Book Reviews:
What is Mission?: Theological Explorations , by J. Andrew Kirk, Reviewed by Philip Gibbs
Alive in Christ: The Synod For Oceania And The Church In Papua New Guinea 1998-2005, edited by Philip Gibbs, Reviewed by William R Burrows

 
 

Catalyst Volume 37: Number 1, 2007

Matrilineality and its Implications for Traditional and Contemporary Papua New Guinea Cultures,
by Kapa Kelep-Malpo 
Framework for a Melanesian World View,  Karl J Franklin
Witchcraft, Spirits and Christianity: A Case Study of the Mailu Society, by Gairo Onagi
HIV/AIDS - The Challenge for the Churches in Papua New Guinea, by Hermann Spingler
Book Reviews:
The Python Spirit and the Cross: Becoming Christian in a Highland Community of Papua New Guinea, by Hans Reithofer, Reviewed by Philip Gibbs
Innocence to Independence. Life in the Papua New Guinea Highlands, by Judith Hollinshed, Reviewed by Maurice McCallum



Catalyst Volume 36: Number 2, 2006


Sketches for a Dialogue with the Pomio Kivung: A Cargo Cult in the Merai Sub-Parish
, by John Aranda Cabriod 
Nursing and Health Care in Papua New Guinea in the Last Thirty Years, by Lesley Ririka
What has the Church Done for Women?, by John Donnelly
"Sanguma" - Tracking Down a Word, Maurice McCallum
Conference Report: Papua New Guinea Guns Summit, Goroka, by Dr Robyn Tucker
Report: Marriage in Melanesia, by Philip Gibbs
Book Review:
Wayward Women: Sexuality and Agency in a New Guinea Society, by Holly Wardlow, Reviewed by Philip Gibbs



Catalyst Volume 36: Number 1, 2006

Limited Preferential Voting and Enga Political Culture
, by Philip Gibbs
Considering the Notion of Adequacy: Notes on the Translation of the Bible into Tok Pisin, by Timo Lothmann
Traditions of Conflict Resolution in Papua New Guinea and in Australia, by William Fey
Kumanda: Death and Pastoral Care - a Christian Enga Perspective, Philip Gibbs
Book Review:
Our Land is Green and Black, by Douglas W. Young, Reviewed by Paul Petrus



Catalyst Volume 35: Number 2, 2005


The Ramu Nickel Mine - Public Benefit or Public Debacle?, by Techa Beaumont and Dr Judy Greenwood
Kumo: Witchcraft in the Simbu Province, by Caspar Damien
Institutional Integrity and Sustainable Economic Stability, by Mel Togolo 
Evictions and Settlements in PNG - Some Remarks, by Hermann Spingler 
Report: Association of Social Anthropology in Oceania (ASAO) Meeting, 2005, by Philip Gibbs
Report: Heads of Churches' HIV/AIDS Leadership Workshop, by Lawrencia Pirpir
Book Review
Becoming Sinners: Christianity And Moral Torment In A Papua New Guinea Society,
by Joel Robbins, Reviewed by Philip Gibbs


Catalyst Volume 35: Number 1, 2005

Tinpis Maror: the Social Impact Study of RD Tuna, by Nancy Sullivan and Thomas Warr
"You Have a Baby and I'll Climb a Tree": Gender Relations Perceived Through Enga Proverbs and Sayings About Women, by Philip Gibbs
Kwaak: Witchcraft, Sorcery and Dispute Settlement,
by Sam Kaima
West Papua: Between Autonomy and Independence,
by Franco Zocca
Conference Report: International Association of Mission Studies Meeting, 2004,
by Philip Gibbs
Book Reviews:
The name must not go down: Political competition and State-Society relations in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea,
by Joseph Ketan, Reviewed by Philip Gibbs, Living on the Fringe: Melanesians in Fiji, by Winston Halapua, The Word, The Pen and The Pistol: Literature And Power in Tahiti, by Robert Nicole, The Sky Travelers: Journeys in New Guinea, 1938-1939, by Bill Gammage, Reviewed by Sam Kaima
 


Catalyst Volume 34: Number 2, 2004

Sorcery Watch Project: Philosophy for a Coordinating Unit, by Br Andrew SSF
Theoretical Models of the Missionary Activity of the Church and a Need for Contextualisation,
by Henry Paroi
"It's in the Blood": Dialogue with Primal Religion in Papua New Guinea,
by Philip Gibbs
'The Politics of Payback': A Villager's Perceptions of Elections in the Markham Open,
by Sam Kaima
Growth, Decline and Confusion: Church Affiliation in Papua New Guinea,
by Philip Gibbs
Report on the General Assembly of the Catholic Church in Papua New Guinea,
by Nick de Groot
Book Reviews:
Millennial Markers, ed by Pamela J. Stewart and Andrew Strathern, Fiji Before the Storm: Elections and the Politics of Development, ed Brij V. Lal, Reflections on Violence in Melanesia, ed by Sinclair Dinnen and Allison Ley, Breaking Spears and Mending Hearts: Peace makers And Restorative Justice in Bougainville, by Pat Howley, Village on the Edge: Changing Times in Papua New Guinea, by Michael F. Smith, Cultures of Secrecy: Reinventing Race in Bush Kaliai Cargo Cults, by Andrew Lattas, Books Reviewed by Sam Kaima


Catalyst Volume 34: Number 1, 2004

The God Triwan Movement: Inculturation Enga Style, by Philip Gibbs
Torau Response to Mining and the Bougainville Crisis,
by Mel Togolo
Religious Affiliation in Papua New Guinea According to the 2000 Census, by Franco Zocca
Territoriality and Land Disputes,
by Brother Andrew Francis
Book Review:
Readings in PNG Mission History, a Chronicle of SVD and SSpS Mission Involvement on Mainland New Guinea Between 1946 and 1996, by Frank Mihalic, Martyrs of Papua New Guinea; 333 Missionary Lives Lost During WW11', ed by Theo Aerts, Modawa: Papua New Guinea and Me, 1946-2002, Books Reviewed by Sam Kaima.


Catalyst Volume 33: Number 2, 2003

Haves and Have-nots: The 2002 Elections in the Enga Province of PNG, by Joseph Lakane and Philip Gibbs
Democracy in Flames: Behaviours and Actions in the Heart of Wabag Town, 
by Peter Kanaparo
Papua New Guinea's Most Turbulent Election, 
by Bill Standish
Perceptions and Causes of Disabilities in Wosera, East Sepik Province, 
by Philip Gibbs
Cross-cultural Issues and the Mental State: The Emic-Etic Concept,
by Br. Andrew
Book Review
 
Papua New Guinea, A history of our times, by John Dademo Waiko. 


Catalyst Volume 33: Number 1, 2003

Political Decay in Papua New Guinea: The Conduct of the 2002 National Election, by Alphonse Gelu
PNG Culture and Politics: Election in the Gumine District 2002,
by William S. Gari Kaupa
The 2002 National Election in Chimbu Province, by Elijah Dika
The Worst Election Ever?: Papua New Guinea at the Polls 2002,
by James Chin
Moral Muddle?: The Missions and Traditional Enga Values,
by Philip Gibbs


Catalyst Volume 32: Number 2, 2002

Enga Marriages in the Past and at Present, by Zdzislaw Kruczek
Inculturation and the urban Faith Experience of Engan Catholics,
by Philip Gibbs
The Pattern of Urbanisation in Papua New Guinea and its Pastoral Implicatios,
by Franco Zocca
Vote: An Element of Moka in the 2002 National Elections,
by Clement Papa
 


Catalyst Volume 32: Number 1, 2002

Goroka Open: From Rural Capitalists to Education Elites? by Wilson Orlegge
Bridewealth for a Goddess: A Theological Film Review, by Clement Papa
The Papua New Guinea Male Writer's Representation of Women, by Anastasia Sai
Reflections on the Inculturation of the Catholic Church, by Franco Zocca
Reflections on Inculturation in the Churches in Oceania Report, by Philip Gibbs
Report on the Melanesian Institute Council Meeting,
by Nick de Groot
Report on the Association for Social Anthropology Meeting, by Philip Gibbs
Book Reviews
Introduction to the Ethics of Business and Development in Contemporary Melanesia, by David R. Lea
The Value of Indigenous Music in the Life and Ministry of the Church: The United Church in The Duke Of York Islands, by Andrew Midian


Catalyst Volume 31: Number 2, 2001

Revisiting Privatisation, by Ati W. Wobiro
Preferential Voting for PNG: What Type?, by Ray Anere
Flexibility and Creativity in Melanesian Land Tenure, by Rodney Kameata
Re–constructing Chieftainship in Haku Society, by Bill Sagir
Judicial Theory and Reality in the PNG Court System, by Gerard Majella Vetunawa
Towards a Positive Theology of Cultures, by Franco Zocca
Book Reviews:
Between Cash and Conviction: The Social Context of the Bismarch-Ramu Integrated Conservation and Development Project, by Flip van Heiden, Reviewed by Sam Kaima
An Introduction to the Anthropology of Melanesia: Culture and Tradition, by Paul Sillitoe, Reviewed by Sam Kaima
The Political Economy of Forest Management in papua New Guinea, by Colin Filer, Reviewed by Sam Kaima
Proceedings of an International Conference in New Guinea languages and Linguistics  Port Moresby and Jayapura, by Otto Nekitel and Don Flassy, Reviewed by Sam Kaima


Catalyst Volume 31: Number 1, 2001

Missionaries and Culture: Changing Roles and Relationships, by Philip Gibbs  
Decolonizing Theology: Doing Theology in a Melanesian Context,
by Henry Paroi  
“Who Do You Say I Am? Report and Reflections on the Missiological International Congress,
by Franco Zocca  
Credit Evangelism: An Overview,
by David Kavanamur  
The Role of NGOs in the Mining Industry,
by Michael A. Rynkiewich  
Book Review:  
Island Churches: Challenges and Change,
(ed) Charles W. Forman, Changing Gender Relations in Papua New Guinea: The Role of Women’s Organization, by Orovu Sepoe, Modern Papua New Guinea, (ed) Lura Zimmer-Tamakoshi, Books Reviewed by Sam Kaima  
Getting Under the Skin: The Bougainville Copper Agreement and the Creation of the Panguna Mine,
by Donald Denoon, Reviewed by Bill Sagir  


Catalyst Volume 30: Number 2, 2000

The Cost of Contract Employment, consultancy Engagement and Office/Accommodation Rentals in the Public Service, by David Kavanamur and Elly Kinkin
How Do We Identify Melanesian Christians?,
by Henry Paroi
Evangelisation With Proverbs and Sayings, by Philip Gibbs
Political Changes in Indonesia (1997 - 1999), Any Lessons for Papua New Guinea?, by Franco Zocca
Healing and Reconstruction on Bougainville, by Makario Waqanivalu
Religious Education Survey, conducted in All the Catholic Secondary and High Schools in Papua New Guinea and the  Solomon Islands, by Catherine Nongkas
Book Review:
Divine Revelation and the Religions of PNG: A Missiological Manual,
by Dr. Ennio Mantovani, Reviewed by Michael  A. Rynkiewich


Catalyst Volume 30: Number 1, 2000

Melanesian Entrepreneurship: Insights from Papua Barat, by Andreas Kusch
The Place of Religious Education in Catholic Secondary Schools in Papua New Guinea, by Catherine Nongkas
Church Music in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Papua New Guinea, by Alexander Henning 
Reducing Candidate Numbers in Papua New Guinea Elections, by Ray Anere
The Plight of Papuans in Irian Jaya (1963 - 1998), by Franco Zocca
Report
Mining and Sustainability in the North and South,
by Roland Seib
Book Reviews
African Proverbs - CD-ROM,
edited by Stan Nussbaum, Reviewed by Philip Gibbs
Expecting The Day of Wrath: Versions of the Millennium in Papua New Guinea, edited by Christin Kocher Schmid, Reviewed by Franco Zocca

 


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