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Reproduction in Truk
Ethnology • 2 • Published In 1963 • Pages: 526-540
By: Fischer, Ann.
Abstract
This source presents a succinct account of the beliefs and practices surrounding fertility, adoption, pregnancy and childbirth in Chuuk. Additional related information is also given on the desire for children, illegitimacy, abortion, infanticide, menstruation and general sex restrictions observed at various stages in the reproductive process. Fischer lived with a Chuukese family on Romonum for three months in 1949, moved to Moen for an eight month's stay and later went to Fefen in 1953 for an additional two weeks' field work.
- HRAF PubDate
- 1999
- Region
- Oceania
- Sub Region
- Micronesia
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- John Beierle ; 1964
- Field Date
- 1949-1950, 1953
- Coverage Date
- 1947-1955
- Coverage Place
- Chuuk State, Federated States of Micronesia
- Notes
- Ann Fischer
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 540)
- LCCN
- 64005713
- LCSH
- Trukese (Micronesian people)