The Andaman Islanders (Classic Reprint): A Study in Social Anthropology (Anthony Wilkin Studentship Research, 1906) - Couverture souple

A. R. Brown

9781330292341: The Andaman Islanders (Classic Reprint): A Study in Social Anthropology (Anthony Wilkin Studentship Research, 1906)

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ISBN 10 : 1330292340 ISBN 13 : 9781330292341

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Explore a landmark early 20th‑century study of the Andaman Islands’ peoples and their ways of life. This book offers deep observations on language, social groups, ceremonies, and beliefs, drawn from fieldwork in the islands.

The work presents the social organization, ceremonial customs, religious and magical beliefs, and myths of the Andamanese, with attention to how language shapes thought and social life. It also discusses the author’s methods, challenges, and the development of a new approach in social anthropology during the early days of the field.

- Learn how Andamanese communities are structured, how groups form local alliances, and how leadership and kinship influence daily life.
- Discover the meanings behind dances, body painting, personal ornaments, and initiation and mourning rituals.
- See how myths, legends, and beliefs relate to social values, and how scholars interpret these traditions.
- Understand the author’s method for interpreting customs and the role of language and ethnography in building a coherent picture of a primitive society.

Ideal for readers of anthropology and ethnography who want insight into fieldwork, interpretation, and the cultural logic of a unique island world.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1330292340
ISBN 13: 9781330292341
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 542
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The Andaman Islanders (Classic Reprint)

A. R. Brown

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the social organization of the Great Andamanese, an indigenous people who inhabited the Andaman Islands prior to European settlement. The author, an anthropologist, meticulously studied the customs and institutions that governed their interactions, shedding light on a society that has undergone significant changes in recent times. The book explores the structure of Andamanese society, focusing on the autonomous local groups that formed the foundation of their social organization. It examines the complex dynamics between these groups, including cooperation, conflict, and the regulation of behavior. Drawing on extensive research and firsthand accounts, the author provides a rich and nuanced understanding of the Andamanese way of life, highlighting their intricate social customs, rituals, and beliefs. By analyzing their social organization within its historical context, this book contributes to the broader understanding of human societies and the diverse ways in which people have organized their lives. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781330292341_0

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