The Andaman Islanders (Classic Reprint): A Study in Social Anthropology (Anthony Wilkin Studentship Research, 1906): A Study in Social Anthropology ... Studentship Research, 1906) (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Unlocking the world of the Andaman Islanders through careful observation .
This scholarly work presents a clear, grounded look at the social life, language, and beliefs of Andamanese peoples, based on long-term fieldstudy and reflective interpretation. It blends a detailed account of daily life with a method for understanding rituals, myths, and social change, offering readers a solid foundation in early social anthropology.
The book traces how language, ceremony, and personal display express group values and individual worth. You’ll see how dances, adornment, initiation rites, and mourning rituals reflect social bonds, status, and dependence within these communities. The text also explains how researchers interpret customs and legends, and what those interpretations reveal about culture, cognition, and social structure. Rich with historical context, it situates Andamanese life within broader questions about language, anthropology, and the study of primitive societies.What you’ll experience
- A grounded overview of Andamanese social organization, ceremonial life, and beliefs
- An exploration of how language studies intersect with cultural interpretation
- Insights into initiation rites, marriage, mourning, and myths
- Discussion of the methods used to interpret customs and legends
- References to plates, maps, and illustrations that illuminate daily life
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Paperback. Condition: 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. Seller Inventory # 9781330292341_0
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