Book

The Karen people of Burma: a study in anthropology and ethnology

The University of Ohio Press26 (13) • Published In 1922 • Pages: xv, 329 , plates

By: Marshall, Harry Ignatius.

Abstract
Despite the subtitle, this work is not a thorough ethnography, because as the author states, 'the notes were collected at such intervals as could be taken from my labors as a district missionary.' A large portion of the text is devoted to mythology and extinct ceremonials, for some of which material the author relies on the writings of earlier missionaries. The photographs depict various aspects of Karen material culture, but nothing of the much-described ceremonies and rituals. A glossary of Karen words is included. The author's description of the contemporary culture, i.e. ca. 1910-18, is specific although incomplete.
Subjects
Linguistic identification
Traditional history
Mythology
History
Topography and geology
Normal garb
Special garments
Descriptive somatology
Mortality
Form and rules of government
Ethnic stratification
Inter-ethnic relations
Pregnancy
Missions
Religious and educational structures
Cultural identity and pride
Acculturation and culture contact
culture
Karen
HRAF PubDate
2012
Region
Asia
Sub Region
Southeast Asia
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Missionary
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
W. K. Carr ; 1955
Field Date
ca. 1910-1918
Coverage Date
1910-1922
Coverage Place
Karen people, Burma
Notes
Rev. Harry Ignatius Marshall, M.A.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 321-322)
LCCN
23006346
LCSH
Karen (Southeast Asian people)
Burma--Social life and customs