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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 Ireland88 • 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.
Subjects
Kinship
Kin groups
culture
Sinhalese
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)