essay
The Gusii family
family estate in africa : studies in the role of property in family structure and lineage continuity • [London] • Published In 1964 • Pages: 63-82
By: LeVine, Robert Alan.
Abstract
This study presents a summary of the ideals and norms which operate in the developmental processes of Gusii domestic groups -- the homestead, the nuclear or polygynous family, and the extended family. The document describes in detail the structure and function of each of these groups as found in the contemporary (1970s) community of Nyansongo in southwestern Kenya.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2000
- Region
- Africa
- Sub Region
- Eastern Africa
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- John Beierle ; 2005
- Field Date
- no date
- Coverage Date
- not specified
- Coverage Place
- Nyaribari, community of Nyansongo (a pseudonym), southwestern Kenya
- Notes
- Robert A. LeVine
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 82)
- LCCN
- 64055273
- LCSH
- Gusii (African people)