Book

Abkhasians: the long-living people of the Caucasus

Holt, Rinehart and WinstonNew York • Published In 1974 • Pages: xiv, 112

By: Benet, Sula.

Abstract
The focus of this study is on the Abkhazian cultural system with a particular emphasis on the various factors that apparently make it possible for an exceptionally large number of individuals in the society to live to very advanced age without the usual ravages of aging that affect so many people in the modern world. The author presents several life histories of individuals of advanced age (90-100+ years), and discusses some of the reason that she feels have contributed to their longevity. In addition this work includes a substantial section on kinship, kinship terminology, structural and behavioral dimensions, women's roles, marriage, sexual behavor, child-rearing practices as related to the development of the individual in the society, funeral practices, and religion and folklore.
Subjects
Mortality
Senescence
Status and treatment of the aged
Ontogenetic data
Diet
Visiting and hospitality
Kinship
Lineages
Gender status
Burial practices and funerals
Mythology
culture
Abkhazians
HRAF PubDate
2009
Region
Asia
Sub Region
Caucasus
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle; 2007
Field Date
1970-1973
Coverage Date
1900-1973
Coverage Place
Abkhazia, Georgia
Notes
By Sula Benet
Includes bibliographical references (p. 111-112)
LCCN
73021655
LCSH
Abkhazians