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Intergroup hostility and social cohesion
American anthropologist • 59 • Published In 1959 • Pages: 1018-1035
By: Murphy, Robert Francis.
Abstract
This is an analysis of Mundurucu warfare and its relation to social organization, examined in light of theoretical propositions of other writers. The author gives a brief summary of Mundurucu culture and history, followed by a more detailed presentation of the conduct, goals and functions of warfare and associated practices. Based on both personal field experience and earlier documents, this source is probably as complete as is possible on the subject with which it deals. The conclusions are drawn in terms applicable to similar situations in other societies.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2003
- Region
- South America
- Sub Region
- Amazon and Orinoco
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- George R. Bedell ; 1958
- Field Date
- 1952-1953
- Coverage Date
- late eighteenth century - 1953
- Coverage Place
- Tapajós River area, State of Para, Brazil
- Notes
- Robert F. Murphy
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 1034-1035)
- LCCN
- 17015424
- LCSH
- Munduruku Indians