Social Anthropology of Radcliffe-Brown

Informationen zum Autor Adam Kuper Zusammenfassung This is the first collection of Radcliffe-Brown's work chosen to represent his books as well as his essays. It includes some classic pieces, and also one or two lesser-known items. Inhaltsverzeichnis Part I: Structure and Function 1. Introduction 2. On social structure 3. Letter to Levi-Strauss 4. 'Function', 'meaning' and 'functional consistency' 5. Functionalism: a protest 6. The comparative method in social anthropology Part II: Rites and Values 7. The interpretation of Andaman Island ceremonies 8. Religion and society Part III: The Study of Kinship Systems 9. The social organization of Australian tribes 10. On joking relationships 11. Systems of kinship and marriage

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• Authors: Adam Kuper, Adam (London School of Economics and Politi Kuper
• Assisted by: Adam Kuper (Editor), Kuper Adam (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 26.02.2004
• EAN: 9780415330329
• ISBN: 978-0-415-33032-9
• No. of pages: 306
• Dimensions: 146 mm x 216 mm x 25 mm
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Miscellaneous; Anthropology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General, Indian record