Australian kin classification / Harold W. Scheffler
- Bib ID:
- 2396005
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- Author:
- Scheffler, Harold W
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- Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1978
- xx, 569 p., [1] leaf of plates : ill. ; 24 cm.
- ISBN:
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- 9780521040525
- 052121906X
- Series:
- Cambridge studies in social anthropology ; 23
- Summary:
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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.
- Full 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.
- Notes:
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- Includes indexes.
- Bibliography: p. [545]-555.
- Subject:
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- Aboriginal Australians -- Kinship
- Kinship -- Australia
- Kinship -- Terminology
- Social organisation - Kinship - Systems - Patrilineal systems
- Maringarr / Gidjingali people (N102) (NT SD52-11)
- Kariyarra people (W39) (WA SF50-10)
- Ngarinyin / Ungarinyin people (K18) (WA SE52-01)
- Wangaaybuwan / Wongaibon people (D18) (NSW SI55-02)
- Gumbaynggir / Gumbainggirr people (E7) (NSW SH56-11)
- Diyari / Dieri people (L17) (SA SH54-01)
- Yolngu people (NT SD53)
- Pitjantjatjara people (C6) (NT SG52-11)
- Murrinhpatha people (N3) (NT SD52-11)
- Yir Yoront people (Y72) (Qld SD54-15)
- Social organisation - Kinship - Systems
- Arrernte / Aranda people (C8) (NT SG53-02)
- Karajarri people (A64) (WA SE51-10)
- Wik Mungkan people (Y57) (Qld SD54-07)
- Gunwinggu / Gunwinygu / Kunwinjku people (N65) (NT SD53-02)
- Arabana / Arabunna people (L13) (SA SH53-03)
- Warlpiri people (C15) (NT SF52-04)
- Social organisation - Kinship - Marriage
- Social organisation - Kinship - Kinship terms
- Umpila people (Y45) (Qld SD54-08)
- Aboriginal Australians Kinship Classification
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