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Cargo Cults: Rituals and Human Nature by vtnthkr is a document available to read on EtoBox.

The document discusses the emergence of cargo cults in Melanesia as a response to colonial pressures, highlighting their role as revitalization movements that foster community identity and resistance. It emphasizes the universal human need for ritual, which serves as a coping mechanism during crises and helps forge social bonds. Ultimately, the text argues that rituals, regardless of their cultural context, fulfill essential social functions that remain relevant across different societies.

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vtnthkr

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