Introduction to two theories of social anthropology, an: descent groups and marriage alliance
Auteur :
Parkin, Robert
Éditeur :
Berghahn Books
ISBN :
9781845451479
Date de publication :
1 mai 2006
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Poids :
213 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
A translation of Louis Dumont's lectures on kinship which provides a comprehensive overview of descent theory and alliance theory for students. This work features these two theories of kinship which are associated with the British and French schools of social anthropology, as well as the theoretical tendencies of functionalism and structuralism.