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Fluctuation in Navajo kinship terminology
American anthropologist • 64 • Published In 1962 • Pages: 985-1000
By: Landar, Herbert Jay.
Abstract
This source is a linguistic analysis of fluctuation in Navajo kinship terminology. The author challenges anthropological theories concerning the mode of use of a kinship term, its linguistic structure, and its function.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2004
- Region
- North America
- Sub Region
- Southwest and Basin
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Linguist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- M. A. Marcus ; 1985
- Field Date
- 1955-1961
- Coverage Date
- 1956-1961
- Coverage Place
- Navajo Indian Reservation; Fort Defiance, Many Farms, and Window Rock, Arizona; Ship Rock, New Mexico; United States
- Notes
- Herbert Jay Landar
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 1000)
- LCCN
- 1715424
- LCSH
- Navajo Indians