Cultures of Relatedness

New Approaches to the Study of Kinship

Autori

• Janet Carsten

Parametri

• 228 pagine
• 8 ore di lettura

• Antropologia
• Saggistica

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Exploring the concept of 'relatedness', this book delves into how anthropologists examine the evolving dynamics of marriage, gender relations, and reproductive technologies. It highlights the ways these transformations impact familial structures and social connections, offering insights into contemporary anthropological perspectives on kinship and identity. Through various case studies, it presents a nuanced understanding of how modern society reshapes traditional notions of belonging and relationships.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2000

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