essay
Marriage and adoption in northern Taiwan
social organization and the applications of anthropology • Ithaca, N.Y. • Published In 1974 • Pages: 128-160
By: Wolf, Arthur P..
Abstract
This essay describes and discusses the various forms of marriage in northern Taiwan. The most salient differences among forms are in: whether or not spouse aquisition entails adoption; post-marital residence pattern; social placement of children; and identity of ancestors/lineage affiliation.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2019
- Region
- Asia
- Sub Region
- East Asia
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- J.A. Simpson ; 1983
- Field Date
- 1957-1970
- Coverage Date
- ca. 1900-1920
- Coverage Place
- Northern Taiwan - probably Taipei Hsien
- Notes
- Arthur P. Wolf
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 159-160)
- LCCN
- 74004721
- LCSH
- Marriage--Taiwan/Adoption--Taiwan