W. H. R. Rivers

Kinship and Social Organisation (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring Kinship, Society, and Cultural Dynamics

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In 'Kinship and Social Organisation' by W. H. R. Rivers, the reader is taken on a deep dive into the anthropological study of kinship and social structures. Written in a scholarly and analytical style, Rivers explores the interconnectedness of kinship systems in different societies, shedding light on the importance of familial relationships and social organization. Drawing on ethnographic examples and case studies, the book delves into the complexities of kinship terminology, marriage practices, and inheritance patterns, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the subject. Rivers' meticulous research and clear writing make this book a valuable resource for students and researchers in the field of anthropology. With its insightful analysis and profound insights, 'Kinship and Social Organisation' offers a compelling exploration of the role of kinship in shaping social dynamics and cultural practices, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the study of human societies.

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