Publisher's Synopsis
Zuni Kin and Clan is a book written by Alfred Louis Kroeber that explores the social organization and kinship system of the Zuni people, a Native American tribe residing in New Mexico. The book provides a detailed account of the Zuni's complex kinship system, which is based on matrilineal clans and includes a variety of kinship terms and relationships.Kroeber's work is based on extensive fieldwork and observations of Zuni society, and he draws on a range of sources including Zuni mythology, oral histories, and ethnographic accounts. The book covers topics such as marriage, inheritance, naming practices, and the role of kinship in Zuni society.In addition to its insights into Zuni culture and society, Zuni Kin and Clan is also notable for its contributions to the field of anthropology. Kroeber's analysis of the Zuni kinship system influenced subsequent research on kinship and social organization in other cultures, and the book remains an important reference for scholars and students of anthropology.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1917 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
