Book

Khasi kinship and social organisation

Calcutta University Press (6) • Published In 1941 • Pages: 1-39

By: Chattopadhyay, K. P..

Abstract
Chattopadhyay, head of the Department of Anthropology of Calcutta University, describes kin terminology and classification, succession, marriage restrictions and patterned kin relationships. On the basis of these data he indicates that the hypothesis of a former dual division of Khasi society is untenable.
Subjects
Kinship
Kin groups
culture
Khasi
HRAF PubDate
1996
Region
Asia
Sub Region
South Asia
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Helen Takacs ; 1956
Field Date
No date
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
Meghalaya, India
Notes
K. P. Chattopadyay
LCSH
Khasi (Indic people)