Harold W. Scheffler

Australian Kin Classification

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This study aims to resolve the century-old debate about the nature of Australian aboriginal societies.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 592
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. Juli 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 35mm
• Gewicht: 949g
• ISBN-13: 9780521040525
• ISBN-10: 0521040523
• Artikelnr.: 23035052

Inhaltsangabe

List of tables
List of figures
Preface
Map of tribal locations in Australia
1. Preliminary considerations
2. Types and varieties
3. Pitjantjara
4. Kariera-like systems
5. Nyulnyul and Mardudhunera
6. Karadjeri
7. Arabana
8. Yir Yoront and Murngin
9. Walbiri and Dieri
10. Ngarinyin
11. An overview
12. Kin classification and section systems
13. Variation in subsection systems
14. Kinship and the social order
Notes
References
Indexes.