Foreword / John Spriggs -- 1. Introduction and research design -- 2. Archaeology of Vanuatu -- 3. Excavated sites: plans, stratigraphy and dating (Erromango ; Efate ; Malekula ; Navepule caves ; Malekula open sites ; Discussion of Malekula sites) -- 4. Ceramic analytical methodology (Ceramic attributes) -- 5. Ceramics from Erromango (Ponamla ceramics ; Ifo ceramics ; Ifo and Ponmala summary) -- 6. Efate ceramics (Introduction ; Mangaasi 1996-1999) -- 7. Malekula ceramics (Fabric ; Malua Bay school ; Chachara ; Nuas ; Navrapah ; Other excavated sites ; Surface collected ceramics ; Appearance of Naamboi) -- 8. Vanuatu ceramic sequences and inter-regional comparisons (Erromango ; Efate ; Malekula ; Inter-regional comparisons) -- 9. Non-ceramic material cultue (Adzes ; Ornaments ; Pendants ; Stone artefacts ; Miscellaneous artefacts) -- 10. Faunal remains (Mammals ; Reptiles ; Birds ; Fish ; Shellfish; Initial versus later settlement) -- 11. Discussion and conclusion
Appendices (Inventory of radiocarbon dates ; Stratigraphic details of Ponamla, Ifo, Mangaasi and Arapus test pits ; Petrographic reports compiled by William Dickinson ; Inventory of design motifs)
Summary
"Presents the results of the most intensive and widespread archaeological investigations in Vanuatu for more than thirty years. The research has brought greater clarity to the early history of the Vanuatu archipelago and has wider implications for the region in general particularly in terms of how processes of cultural change are explained."--Back cover
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-277)
