essay

Marquesan culture

individual and his society: the psychodynamics of primitive social organization, by Abram KardinerNew York • Published In 1939 • Pages: 138-196

By: Linton, Ralph.

Abstract
This is a descriptive summary of Marquesan culture by a well known professional anthropologist, similar to a standard ethnographic treatment but with emphasis on data significant to the psychological analysis which accompanies it in the original book. The author presents sections on environment and economy, master craftsmen, distribution, attitude toward objects, social and tribal organization, the household, sex, social grading, the individual life cycle, war, religion, and folklore and legends.
Subjects
Geography
Occupational specialization
Names of animals and things
Sacred objects and places
Tribe and nation
Household
Status, role, and prestige
Priesthood
Eschatology
Warfare
Sex
culture
Marquesas
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
Oceania
Sub Region
Polynesia
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
George R. Bedell ; 1959: John Beierle; 2010
Field Date
1920-1921
Coverage Date
1850s - 1922
Coverage Place
Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia, South Pacific
Notes
by Ralph Linton
LCCN
40000322
LCSH
Marquesans