Patrick V. Kirch <Back to Last Page>     <Full Glossary>

Definition: American archaeologist, extensive studies throughout Polynesia and Oceania; possibly best known for his work with anthropologist Marshall Sahlins on Polynesia chiefdoms. Associated with the Bishop and Burke Museums, Kirch is a member of the faculty at the University of California at Berkeley.

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