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The structure of kinship and its relationship to land possession and residence in Pata Dumbara, central Ceylon
Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britian and Ireland • 88 • Published In 1958 • Pages: 21-44
By: Tambiah, Stanley Jeyaraja.
Abstract
This short study on the social structure of Pata Dumbara District in central Ceylon presents facts regarding the dynamics of Sinhalese kinship by showing the nexus of kin terminology, marriage, inheritance, residence and kinship groupings. It is supported with case history material.
- HRAF PubDate
- 1997
- Region
- Asia
- Sub Region
- South Asia
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Sociologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Dubravka Schmalzbauer ; John Beierle ; 1969-1972
- Field Date
- July-August 1955
- Coverage Date
- not specified
- Coverage Place
- Pata Dumbara District, Sri Lanka
- Notes
- S. J. Tambiah
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 44)
- LCCN
- sn79006341
- LCSH
- Sinhalese (Sri Lankan people)