| Description |
xx, 569 pages, 1 unnumbered leaf of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Series |
Cambridge studies in social anthropology ; 23 |
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Cambridge studies in social anthropology ; 23
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| Contents |
Machine derived contents note: 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 |
| Summary |
Study on structures of kin classification systems; critically evaluates Radcliffe-Browns interpretation of Australian social organisation; surveys range of variation in Australian systems of kin classification - Pitjantjatjara, Maringan, Murinbata, Ompela, Mongkan, Nyulnyul, Mardudhunera, Karadjeri, Arabana, Murawari, Wongaibon, Yir Yoront, Murngin, Walbiri, Dieri, Ngarinyin and patrifiliation |
| Analysis |
Aboriginal Australians Kinship |
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Kinship Australia |
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Kinship Terminology |
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Aboriginal Australians Kinship Classification |
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Australian aborigines Kinship Classification |
| Notes |
Includes indexes |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography: pages [545]-555 |
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Includes indexes |
| Notes |
Online version of the print title |
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Mode of access: World Wide Web |
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System requirements: Internet connectivity, World Wide Web browser, and Adobe Acrobat reader |
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Cambridge studies in social anthropology no:23 0068-6794 |
| Subject |
Aboriginal Australians -- Kinship.
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Aboriginal Australians -- Social life and customs.
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Kinship -- Terminology.
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Kinship -- Australia.
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| LC no. |
77078391 |
| ISBN |
052121906X |
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9780521040525 |
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