Acknowledgment During the preparation, fieldwork, data analysis, and writing of this study I was assisted on many occasions by a number of individuals and organizations. Often, they made special efforts or put in long hours on my behalf, without even asking for thanks. I would like to express my appreciation to all of them. Without their aid this research would not have been possible. Above all, special thanks go to my wife, Kathleen Van Arsdale. Her enthusiasm, hard work, cheerful assistance, and long years of encouragement were the keystones to whatever success I have experienced. My parents, Marjorie and Wayne Van Arsdale, provided continual encouragement and assistance throughout. The contributions of Prof. Gottfried O. Lang were given freely, enthusiastically, and in a manner which significantly influenced my entire course of study at the University of Colorado. His aid as both advisor and friend has been immeasurable. The contributions of Professors David Greene, Paul Shankman, and W. Richards Smith were also extremely important, especially in the analysis of the data and its manner of presentation. Prof. Robert Hackenberg pro- vided valuable advice and also aided me through my affiliation with the Institute of Behavioral Science’s Research Training Program in Culture Change. The fellowship which I received through this program under the auspices of the National Institute of Mental Health, made much of my research in Irian Jaya possible. Sister of Mary Mediatrix, stationed in Asmat, helped me in a variety of ways, as did the mission staff. Pilots and staff of Associated Mission Aviation (A.M.A.) not only assisted in flights from Sentani to Ewer, they provided housing and good food as well. The assistance and flexibility shown by members of the local Indonesian government office in Agats went a long way to ensuring that my fieldwork was completed successfully. In particular, 1 would like to thank Camat Joseph B. Omberep. Other persons and organizations to whom I am indebted include Dr. R. Reed Johnson, M.D., for his kind medical advice and donation of medical supplies; the staff of the University of Colorado Computing Center and its affiliate in the Institute of Behavioral Science; the staff of the Bernice P. Bishop Museum in Honolulu, Hawaii; the Phoek Koek Tjoeng family of Agats; and those persons who tirelessly and enthusiastically typed the text—Judy Fukuhara, Pam Lipton, Shirlee Mueller, and Jean Umbreit. Special thanks go to Pam and Bill Beuthel for the encouragement they provided, and their efforts typing much of the text and drawing the four village maps. I dedicate this study to my Asmat friends. Their contributions of information were at all times complemented by enthusiasm, humor, and friendship. The people of the villages of Ewer, Owus, Syuru, Yepem, and Agats were a pleasure to work with. I would like to sin- Henrikus Aman, gle out those young men who so ably assisted me: Beda Ar, Kasmirus Bacim, Kiriakus Bui, Caspar Cawi po, Paskalis Dipakam, Johannes Konam, and Cornelius Owespits. Peter W. Van Arsdale July 1, 1975 A Series On The Asmat People Edited: Frank A. Trenkenschuh, O.S.C.Publisher: The Asmat Museum Of Culture and Progress Year: 1978 Read Full PDF Here

Preface to 1984 Edition of An Asmat Sketch Book 3 and 4 In 1982 we reprinted An Asmat Sketch Book 1 and 2 as one volume, while considering them two books. That seemed to work well. Now it is time to reprint 3 and 4. Because both books are rather short, we are also reprinting them as two books in one volume. No changes in content or ideas were made. However, some grammatical corrections and more uniformity in layout were attempted. Typing styles were standardized. We hope the new edition will be easier to read. Marcus B. Fleischhacker, OSC Mission Director Hastings, NE. February 15, 1984. A Series On The Asmat People Edited: Frank A. Trenkenschuh, O.S.C.Publisher: The Asmat Museum Of Culture and Progress Year: 1984 Read Full PDF Here

Preface to 1982 Edition of An Asmat Sketch Book No. 1 and 2 In the introduction to the 1972 Edition of An Asmat Sketch Book No. 1, Fr. Trenkenschuh noted that the response to the publication of the books was surprising. There was a demand for more than originally printed. The response has continued so that now a third printing is required. The original issues were done in Hastings, Nebraska, by mimeograph machine. The demand for the books has justified using the services of a professional printing company. The first Asmat Sketch Book was published in 1970. It was published in two volumes. By late 1971 there was a need and a desire for another book. This prompted a change in the original design. The original two volumes were now to be called An Asmat Sketch Book No. 1 and An Asmat Sketch Book No. 2. All subsequent books would be numbered accordingly. (cf. Preface to 1972 Edition of An Asmat Sketch Book No. 1.) In this 1982 edition, No. 1 and No. 2 are bound together but still considered separate books. In other words, we are now able to offer Books 1 and 2 in one volume. No changes in the content or ideas of the original editions were made. However, grammatical corrections were attempted as well as uniformity in printing styles. Diagrams and drawings were redone, using the original information and artistic conceptions. We will leave further improvements to a fourth edition, should it become necessary! Marcus B. Fleischhacker, O.S.C. Mission Director Hastings, Nebraska. September 1, 1982 A Series On The Asmat People Edited: Frank A. Trenkenschuh, O.S.C.Publisher: The Asmat Museum Of Culture and Progress Year: 1982 Read Full PDF Here