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Fluctuation in Navajo kinship terminology

American anthropologist64 • Published In 1962 • Pages: 985-1000

By: Landar, Herbert Jay.

Abstract
This source is a linguistic analysis of fluctuation in Navajo kinship terminology. The author challenges anthropological theories concerning the mode of use of a kinship term, its linguistic structure, and its function.
Subjects
Kinship terminology
Clans
Theoretical orientation in research and its results
culture
Navajo
HRAF PubDate
2004
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Linguist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
M. A. Marcus ; 1985
Field Date
1955-1961
Coverage Date
1956-1961
Coverage Place
Navajo Indian Reservation; Fort Defiance, Many Farms, and Window Rock, Arizona; Ship Rock, New Mexico; United States
Notes
Herbert Jay Landar
Includes bibliographical references (p. 1000)
LCCN
1715424
LCSH
Navajo Indians