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Comanche kin behavior

American anthropologist • 43 • Published In 1948 • Pages: 73-94

By: Gladwin, Thomas.

Abstract
This document lists Comanche kin terms and forms of address and discusses the associated behavior patterns. Included in the discussion are the relations between siblings, husband and wife, siblings-in-law, parents-in-law, grandparents and grandchildren, and 'friends', the last relating to those persons who cannot otherwise be fitted into the Comanche kinship pattern.
Subjects
Kinship terminology
Kin relationships
Cousins
Congregations
culture
Comanche
HRAF PubDate
2000
Region
North America
Sub Region
Plains and Plateau
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Timothy J. O'Leary ; 1959
Field Date
1940
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
southwestern United States
Notes
Thomas Gladwin
Includes bibliographical references (p. 94)
LCCN
17015424
LCSH
Comanche Indians