Book
Mapuche social structure: institutional reintegration in a patrilineal society of central Chile
The University of Illinois Press • (1) • Published In 1961 • Pages: xvi, 247
By: Faron, Louis C..
Abstract
This document is a study of the structure of Mapuche society with emphasis on structural continuity and change set in a context of ecological adjustment. Contrary to Titiev, the author does not see Mapuche society as 'breaking down' but as a functioning entity. Major structural changes occurred as a result of adaptation to reservation life (after 1884) and minor adjustments continue. The formation of localized, corporate patrilineages was one result. This group forms the core of the residential kin group (see OCM 618). Other developments were a matrilateral marriage system and multi-reservational ritual congregations.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2009
- Region
- South America
- Sub Region
- Central Andes
- Document Type
- Book
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Joan Steffens ; 1963-1965
- Field Date
- 1952-1954
- Coverage Date
- 1887-1954
- Coverage Place
- Frontera Region, central Chile
- Notes
- Louis C. Faron ; foreword by Julian H. Steward
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 238-241)
- LCCN
- 61005600
- LCSH
- Mapuche Indians-Social life and customs/Indians of South America-Chile