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The Crow Indian give-away: A primary instrument for cultural adaptation and persistence
Anthropos • 82 (1/3) • Published In 1987 • Pages: 207-214
By: Voget, Fred W..
Abstract
This article focuses on the sociological functions of gift giving and ceremonial exchange among the Crow in the post-reservation period. It demonstrates how give-away practices became important tools of cultural adaptation and persistence by emphasizing and rewarding traditional values and procedures, leading to the emergence of a composite "reservation culture" incorporating selected elements of mainstream American culture.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2014
- Region
- North America
- Sub Region
- Plains and Plateau
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Anthropologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Teferi A. Adem; 2012
- Field Date
- 1939-1984
- Coverage Date
- 1901-1984
- Coverage Place
- Crow Reservation, Montana, United States
- Notes
- Fred W. Voget
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 214)
- LCCN
- 07021775
- LCSH
- Crow Indians