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The Djuka civilization
Netherlands' journal of sociology • 20-2 • Published In 1984 • Pages: 85-97
By: Thoden van Velzen, H. U. E..
Abstract
In this article, Thoden van Velzen, uses the Ndyuka data to critique Norbert Elias's theory regarding the relationship between centralized authority and civilization. According to Elias, the control over emotional life and regulation of social relationships increases with social complexity. Thoden van Velzen argues that the Ndyuka also display courtly manners and possess emotional self-control despite living in an 'uncomplicated' society with no central authority. He attributes this behavior in Ndyuka's matrilineal and polygynous society to the often conflicting claims various kin groups and villages have on adult males, and the need for men to negotiate with finesse their variable status.
- HRAF PubDate
- 1999
- Region
- South America
- Sub Region
- Amazon and Orinoco
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Ian Skoggard ; 1997
- Field Date
- 1961-1981
- Coverage Date
- 1760-1980
- Coverage Place
- Suriname
- Notes
- H. U. E. Thoden van Velzen
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 96-97)
- LCCN
- 83641806
- LCSH
- Djuka people