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The Canela since Nimuendaju: a preliminary report on cultural change

Anthropological quarterly34 (2) • Published In 1961 • Pages: 69-84

By: Crocker, William H. (William Henry).

Abstract
This article compares the Canela Ramkokamekra of the 1960s with the Nimuendaju study completed twenty-five years ago in an attempt to trace the changes that have occurred in most areas of culture.
Subjects
Functional and adaptational interpretations
Age stratification
Public welfare
Moieties
Acculturation and culture contact
Social relationships and groups
Avuncular and nepotic relatives
culture
Canela
HRAF PubDate
2012
Region
South America
Sub Region
Eastern South America
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle; 2011
Field Date
1958-1960
Coverage Date
1929-1960
Coverage Place
northeastern central steppes, Maranhão, Tocantins and eastern Pará, Brazil
Notes
William H. Crocker
(Second Printing - September 1968) (Third Printing - June 1974)
Includes bibliographical references (p. 84)
LCCN
32029126
LCSH
Canella Indians