Book

The social organization of the Western Apache

The University of Chicago PressChicago, Ill. • Published In 1942 • Pages: xx, 701

By: Goodwin, Grenville, Goodwin, Janice Thompson.

Abstract
This document offers rich data on a number of aspects of Western Apache life as it describes the various levels of group affiliation. Abundant material is provided on the clans, on marriage patterns, and on kin relationships and terminology. In addition there is considerable discussion of styles of humor, personal names, division of labor by age and sex, formal and informal means of social control, the role of the chief, and patterns of change.
culture
Western Apache
HRAF PubDate
2002
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Jan Simpson ; Marlene Martin
Field Date
1929-1940
Coverage Date
prehistory - 1940
Coverage Place
Fort Apache Indian Reservation and San Carlos Indian Reservation, east central Arizona, United States
Notes
by Grenville Goodwin
Prepared for publication by the wife and colleagues of the author. cf. p. xvi
LCCN
42011483
LCSH
Western Apache Indians