Book
The sexual life of savages in northwestern Melanesia: Vol. 1 and 2
Horace Liveright • New York • Published In 1929 • Pages:
By: Malinowski, Bronislaw.
Abstract
Malinowski treats the subject of sexuality extensively from the sex play of childhood to mortuary rites, and from personal love intrigues to the web of social relations exemplified by familial and community ties. Throughout the book, Malinowski stresses the resulting tension and efforts at accommodation of individuals whose natural inclinations are constricted by the prevailing rules and taboos of a matrilineal society. The loosening of tribal code under the impact of Western missionary and governmental influences is also suggested.
- HRAF PubDate
- 1995
- Region
- Oceania
- Sub Region
- Melanesia
- Document Type
- Book
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Robert Lee
- Field Date
- 1914-1920
- Coverage Date
- not specified
- Coverage Place
- Papua New Guinea
- Notes
- [by] Bronislaw Malinowski ; preface by Havelock Ellis
- Includes index
- LCSH
- Trobriand Islanders