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Law at the village levelbook chapter 1969 • Köbben, A. J. F.
Ndyuka • South America > Amazon and Orinoco
In this article, Köbben examines the 'teeth' of Ndyuka law. Ndyuka law lacks the authority and physical sanctions associated with law in the West. One exception is the case of adultery, when the aggrieved husband has the right to beat the violator wh...Unity and disunitybook chapter 1979 • Köbben, A. J. F.
Ndyuka • South America > Amazon and Orinoco
This is a good summary of Ndyuka social organization. The author discusses the Ndyuka kinship system, ancestors, avenging spirits, marriage and residence patterns, succession of headmen, inheritance, and kinship terminology. He identifies the three m...Continuity and changearticle 1968 • Köbben, A. J. F.
Ndyuka • South America > Amazon and Orinoco
This is a study of Ndyuka acculturation. Köbben first raises the methodological problem of determining a baseline with which to measure change, especially since infomant reports about the 'old days' may serve a rhetorical function and not be entirely...Classifictory kinship and classificatory statusarticle 1969 • Köbben, A. J. F.
Ndyuka • South America > Amazon and Orinoco
In this article, Köbben discusses how classificatory kin and status are used in formal gatherings, called palavers, that deal with problems related to sickness, marriage, religion, or law. Palavers involve the two interested parties and a third neutr...