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The social context of modern Turkish names

Journal of Southwestern anthropology17 (3) • Published In 1961 • Pages: 205-218

By: Spencer, Robert F..

Abstract
This paper is a detailed study of Turkish personal names and the changes brought by the 'Name Law' of 1934-36 which required everyone to register a family name. The author concludes from his study that names are an 'interesting index of change in social organization' and discusses the related social aspects.
Subjects
Personal names
Lineages
culture
Turks
HRAF PubDate
2012
Region
Middle East
Sub Region
Middle East
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Joan Steffens ; 1966-1967 ; Ian Skoggard; 2012
Field Date
1954
Coverage Date
1924-1954
Coverage Place
central Turkey
Notes
Robert F. Spencer
Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-218)
LCCN
47005758
LCSH
Turks
Names, Personal--Turkey--Social aspects.