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Navajo social organization

handbook of north american indians. southwest • 10 • Published In 1983 • Pages: 524-535

By: Witherspoon, Gary.

Abstract

This article focuses on concepts of Navajo social solidarity as expressed by the residence group and the economic organization of sheep herding. Also addressed are residence rules, marriage, and political organization. The illustrations of hogans and other dwellings are worth noting. Conclusions address the flexibility of Navajo social organization and attempt to explain how concepts of individualism and communalism can be embraced into the same system.

HRAF PubDate

2004

Region

North America

Sub Region

Southwest and Basin

Document Type

essay

Evaluation

Creator Type

Ethnologist

Document Rating

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

Richard A. Wagner ; John Beierle ; 1985

Field Date

no date

Coverage Date

1868-1981

Coverage Place

Navajo Reservation, southwestern United States

Notes

Gary Witherspoon

For bibliographical references see 197: Brugge (p. 780-839)

LCCN

77017162

LCSH

Navajo Indians