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Physiological paternity and the Trobrianders

Man • 31 • Published In 1931 • Pages: 152-154

By: Rentoul, Alexander C..

Abstract

Rentoul, a district officer in the Trobriands, refutes Malinowski's assertion that among the Trobrianders physiological fatherhood is unknown. Among the reasons given as evidence to support his contention are: the knowledge of contraception among the natives, the practice of selective animal breeding, and the statements regarding the mythical explanation of birth.

HRAF PubDate

1995

Region

Oceania

Sub Region

Melanesia

Document Type

article

Evaluation

Document Rating

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

Robert Lee

Field Date

1929-1931

Coverage Date

not specified

Coverage Place

Papua New Guinea

Notes

[by] Alexander C. Rentoul

LCCN

sf 80000548

LCSH

Trobriand Islanders