Abstract
MUCH has been said and written about the disorder and irregularity of social life (Barnes, 1962, 9) among Highland New Guinea peoples as compared to the situation in some other societies which, superficially, have somewhat similar social systems. However, Barnes himself mentions that, in fact, among some Highlands groups notably the Mae Enga patterns in social processes appear to be more regular. The Mae Enga may not be unique in Highland New Guinea. It is likely that in studying some other Highlands peoples, one may be able to discern (a) cultural rules governing membership and participation in the social units, and (b) ecological factors, the plotting of which will enhance one's success in detecting regularities in social phenomena.
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