essay
The Rungus: social structure in a cognatic society and its symbolism
societies of borneo : explorations in the theory of cognatic social structure • (6) • Published In 1976 • Pages: 66-86, 152-158
By: Appell, George N..
Abstract
This is a more theoretical discussion of Rungus cognatic social system, specifically the jural and ritual systems of the family, long-house, and village. Appell argues that these systems and social groups are based on property relations and not kinship and descent.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2002
- Region
- Asia
- Sub Region
- Southeast Asia
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Ian Skoggard ; 2000
- Field Date
- 1959-1963
- Coverage Date
- 1959-1963
- Coverage Place
- Kudat District, Sabah, Malaysia
- Notes
- G. N. Appell
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 152-159)
- LCCN
- 76378136
- LCSH
- Dusun (Bornean people)