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The Nuer: age-sets
Sudan notes and record • 19 • Published In 1936 • Pages: 233-269
By: Evans-Pritchard, E. E. (Edward Evan).
Abstract
This is a description of the functions of the age-set system in Nuer life. Particular emphasis is placed upon the influence of age-sets on kinship ties and on the regulation of marriage. Information on initiation, significance of cattle, raids on the Dinka, and sexual activities and restrictions is also included. Evans-Pritchard makes the point that the Nuer age-set system is an egalitarian type of social integration.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2002
- Region
- Africa
- Sub Region
- Eastern Africa
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Social Anthropologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Arthur Fields ; 1956
- Field Date
- 1931, 1936
- Coverage Date
- 1930-1936
- Coverage Place
- Sobat and Jonglei Provinces, Sudan
- Notes
- By E. E. Evans-Pritchard
- Includes bibliographical references
- LCCN
- unk83015138
- LCSH
- Nuer (African people)