Book

Mapuche social structure: institutional reintegration in a patrilineal society of central Chile

The University of Illinois Press (1) • Published In 1961 • Pages: xvi, 247

By: Faron, Louis C..

Abstract
This document is a study of the structure of Mapuche society with emphasis on structural continuity and change set in a context of ecological adjustment. Contrary to Titiev, the author does not see Mapuche society as 'breaking down' but as a functioning entity. Major structural changes occurred as a result of adaptation to reservation life (after 1884) and minor adjustments continue. The formation of localized, corporate patrilineages was one result. This group forms the core of the residential kin group (see OCM 618). Other developments were a matrilateral marriage system and multi-reservational ritual congregations.
Subjects
External relations
Tillage
Cereal agriculture
Land use
Mutual aid
Community heads
Lineages
Sex
Marriage
culture
Mapuche
HRAF PubDate
2009
Region
South America
Sub Region
Central Andes
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Joan Steffens ; 1963-1965
Field Date
1952-1954
Coverage Date
1887-1954
Coverage Place
Frontera Region, central Chile
Notes
Louis C. Faron ; foreword by Julian H. Steward
Includes bibliographical references (p. 238-241)
LCCN
61005600
LCSH
Mapuche Indians-Social life and customs/Indians of South America-Chile