Anthropologists have revised 14 papers they delivered to an international workshop in Aarhus, Denmark, in November 1999. They debate issues in contemporary anthropology of Melanesia, building on earlier discussions on how to define, categorize, and understand the phenomena known as cargo cults. Some say the term should be abolished, while others argue that its very troublesome implications makes it a good analytical tool. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)