essay

The Rungus: social structure in a cognatic society and its symbolism

societies of borneo : explorations in the theory of cognatic social structure (6) • Published In 1976 • Pages: 66-86, 152-158

By: Appell, George N..

Abstract
This is a more theoretical discussion of Rungus cognatic social system, specifically the jural and ritual systems of the family, long-house, and village. Appell argues that these systems and social groups are based on property relations and not kinship and descent.
Subjects
Property system
Household
Community structure
culture
Rungus Dusun
HRAF PubDate
2002
Region
Asia
Sub Region
Southeast Asia
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Ian Skoggard ; 2000
Field Date
1959-1963
Coverage Date
1959-1963
Coverage Place
Kudat District, Sabah, Malaysia
Notes
G. N. Appell
Includes bibliographical references (p. 152-159)
LCCN
76378136
LCSH
Dusun (Bornean people)