W. H. R. Rivers

Kinship and Social Organisation (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring Kinship, Society, and Cultural Dynamics

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Kinship and Social Organisation," W. H. R. Rivers delves into the intricate web of relationships that underpin human societies. This seminal work, rooted in anthropological theory, employs a meticulous comparative analysis of kinship systems across diverse cultures. Rivers adeptly intertwines empirical observation with theoretical discourse, drawing upon extensive fieldwork in the Torres Strait Islands, while engaging with contemporaneous anthropological thought, notably addressing the tensions between biological and cultural determinism in social structure. His literary style is characterized by clarity and rigor, making complex sociocultural dynamics approachable for both academic and general audiences. W. H. R. Rivers was a pioneering figure in social anthropology, significantly influenced by his training in psychology and medicine. His rigorous understanding of human behavior, coupled with a profound respect for indigenous cultures, informed his exploration of kinship as a fundamental organizing principle in societies. Rivers's work emerged during a transformative period in the early 20th century, where the clash between traditional customs and modern societal changes prompted intense scholarly scrutiny. "Kinship and Social Organisation" is a must-read for anyone interested in the foundational elements of human society and the enduring relevance of kinship systems. Rivers's illuminating analyses not only deepen our understanding of social structures but also invite readers to reflect on their own connections within the vast tapestry of human relationships.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 71
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Mai 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664576392
• Artikelnr.: 58562564

Autorenporträt

W. H. R. Rivers has been called 'the founder of the modern study of social organization' and was immensely influential on his contemporaries and successors. Professor Raymond Firth teaches at the London School of Economics and Professor David Schneider at the University of Chicago.

Inhaltsangabe

INTRODUCTION by Raymond Firth I PART ONE Commentaries RIVERS AND KROEBER IN
THE STUDY OF KINSHIP by David M. Schneider 7 RIVERS ON OCEANIC KINSHIP by
Raymond Firth 17 PART TWO Kinship and Social Organization by W. H. R.
Rivers ORIGINAL PREFACE 38 LECTURE I (Classificatory Terminology and
Cross-Cousin Marriage) 39 LECTURE 2 (Classificatory Terminology and Other
Forms of Marriage) 55 LECTURE 3 (The Classificatory System and Forms of
Social Organization) 75 THE GENEALOGICAL METHOD OF ANTHROPOLOGICAL INQUIRY
97 LIST OF WORKS CITED IN THE INTRODUCTION AND COMMENTARIES 110 INDEX 113