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Author Lindisfarne, Nancy, 1944-

Title Bartered brides : politics, gender, and marriage in an Afghan tribal society / Nancy Tapper
Published Cambridge [England] ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1991

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Description xx, 309 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Series Cambridge studies in social and cultural anthropology ; 74
Cambridge studies in social and cultural anthropology ; 74
Contents Machine derived contents note: Part I. Contexts: 1. Personal background -- 2. Comparative perspectives on marriage -- 3. Regional background - the Durrani of Saripul -- Part II. Social Groups and Marriage: 4. Patriliny, gender and endogamy -- 5. The Maduzai subtribe -- 6. Household production and reproduction -- Part III. Ideologies of equality and inequality: 7. Brideprice and direct exchange -- 8. Rituals of marriage -- 9. Marriage choice -- Part IV. Case Studies and Structural Implications: 10. The power at home -- 11. The marriages of Hajji Adam's descendants -- 12. Durrani marriage - conclusions -- Notes -- References -- Index
Notes Includes index
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages [293]-299) and index
Subject Durani (Afghanistan people) -- Marriage customs and rites.
Families -- Afghanistan.
Women -- Afghanistan.
SUBJECT Afghanistan -- Social life and customs. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2008114099
LC no. 89071323
ISBN 0521381584