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Kinship and social behavior among the Haida

American anthropologist, n.s.36 (3) • Published In 1934 • Pages: 355-385

By: Murdock, George Peter.

Abstract
This is a comprehensive account of the Haida kinship system and terminology drawn from the author's own fieldwork and review of earlier ethnography.
Subjects
Family relationships
Visiting and hospitality
Etiquette
Kinship terminology
Avuncular and nepotic relatives
Cousins
Parents-in-law and children-in-law
Siblings-in-law
Lineages
Moieties
culture
Haida
HRAF PubDate
2017
Region
North America
Sub Region
Northwest Coast and California
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Ian Skoggard; 2016
Field Date
1932
Coverage Date
1900-1932
Coverage Place
Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada; Prince of Wales Island, Alaska, United States
Notes
By George Peter Murdock
Includes bibliographical references
LCCN
17015424
LCSH
Haida Indians