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Sir Edward EvansPritchard's classic writings on the Nuer of southern Sudan have made them one of the most famous peoples in ethnographic literature. When the writings were first published half a century ago, they created a new agenda for social anthropology. Kinship and Marriage among the Nuer is the second of his trilogy on the society and culture of this pastoral people. It vividly portrays the experience of growing up in a Nuer community, describing daily life, marriage, sex, death, and birth. It also makes clear the essential difference between the discourse of political association and that of kinship, and shows the part played by the kinship system in Nuer society as a whole. Now published for the first time in paperback, this edition has a substantial introduction by Wendy James in which she assesses the importance of EvansPritchard's work and places it in the context of recent developments in social anthropology.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Kinship and Marriage among the Nuer'? A: The book primarily focuses on the kinship system and marriage practices of the Nuer people in southern Sudan, highlighting their social structures and cultural practices.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Sir Edward Evans-Pritchard, a prominent anthropologist known for his pioneering work on the Nuer and other African societies.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: This edition was published on July 26, 1990.
- Q: Is this book available in paperback? A: Yes, 'Kinship and Marriage among the Nuer' is available in paperback.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 210 pages.
- Q: What kind of introduction does this edition include? A: This edition includes a substantial introduction by Wendy James, who discusses the significance of Evans-Pritchard's work in the context of recent developments in social anthropology.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed in 'Good' condition.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers various topics including daily life, marriage, sex, death, and birth within the Nuer community.
- Q: Is this book part of a trilogy? A: Yes, 'Kinship and Marriage among the Nuer' is the second book in a trilogy by Evans-Pritchard on the society and culture of the Nuer.
- Q: Why is this book considered important in anthropology? A: The book is considered important because it established a new agenda for social anthropology and provided a detailed account of the Nuer kinship system and its role in society.