Book
Changing configurations in the social organization of a Blackfoot tribe during the reserve period (the Blood of Alberta, Canada)
University of Washington Press • (8) • Published In 1966 • Pages: viii, 73 , plates
By: Goldfrank, Esther Schiff.
Abstract
This monograph focuses on the changes wrought in the economy and in the social and religious institutions of the Blood of Alberta since their confinement to a reservation in 1877. It contains detailed consideration of the relative ranking of various statuses in the society, as well as of limitations on and opportunities for social advancement. The range of personality types found among the Blood is discussed and related to the differing strategies employed by individuals in adapting to the changing society. A series of life histories at the end of the source serve to illustrate aspects of Blood culture and daily life discussed in the body of the text.
- HRAF PubDate
- 1999
- Region
- North America
- Sub Region
- Plains and Plateau
- Document Type
- Book
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- David Sherwood ; John Beierle ; 1982
- Field Date
- 1939
- Coverage Date
- 1877-1940
- Coverage Place
- Blood Reserve, Alberta, Canada
- Notes
- Esther S. Goldfrank
- The 'taka' relationship has been indexed for Friendships (572)
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 71-73)
- LCSH
- Siksika Indians