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The social organization of the Dorobo
African studies • 1 • Published In 1942 • Pages: 183-200
By: Huntingford, George Wynn Brereton.
Abstract
This source presents a thorough analysis of social organization, with emphasis on kinship terminology and relationships. The author also discusses government relations, clans, settlements, personal characteristics, and economic life. The work concludes with tables of relationship terms and a map of the area.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2014
- Region
- Africa
- Sub Region
- Eastern Africa
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- John Beierle ; 1964
- Field Date
- 1938-1939
- Coverage Date
- 1938-1939
- Coverage Place
- Kapchepkendi Okiek, Northern Tinderet Forest area, west-central Kenya
- Notes
- G. W. B. Huntingford
- LCCN
- 45015602
- LCSH
- Okiek (African people)
- Dorobo (African people)