Book
The Karen people of Burma: a study in anthropology and ethnology
The University of Ohio Press • 26 (13) • Published In 1922 • Pages: xv, 329 , plates
By: Marshall, Harry Ignatius.
Abstract
Despite the subtitle, this work is not a thorough ethnography, because as the author states, 'the notes were collected at such intervals as could be taken from my labors as a district missionary.' A large portion of the text is devoted to mythology and extinct ceremonials, for some of which material the author relies on the writings of earlier missionaries. The photographs depict various aspects of Karen material culture, but nothing of the much-described ceremonies and rituals. A glossary of Karen words is included. The author's description of the contemporary culture, i.e. ca. 1910-18, is specific although incomplete.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2012
- Region
- Asia
- Sub Region
- Southeast Asia
- Document Type
- Book
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Missionary
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- W. K. Carr ; 1955
- Field Date
- ca. 1910-1918
- Coverage Date
- 1910-1922
- Coverage Place
- Karen people, Burma
- Notes
- Rev. Harry Ignatius Marshall, M.A.
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 321-322)
- LCCN
- 23006346
- LCSH
- Karen (Southeast Asian people)
- Burma--Social life and customs