Book

Marquesan sexual behavior

[s.n.]New Haven • Published In 1963 • Pages:

By: Suggs, Robert C. (Robert Carl).

Abstract
This source, compiled by a professional anthropologist, presents a thorough and exhaustive study of Marquesan sexual behavior as obtained from the field work of the author, assisted by his wife, on the island of Nuku Hiva in the years 1956-1958. Comparisons are made throughout the text relating the data obtained, to other ethnographic and historical documents of a similar nature. In addition to highly detailed information on sex behavior, the source also covers such ethnographic aspects as the author's investigative techniques and methods of obtaining rapport with the Marquesans, population statistics, the life cycle, infancy and childhood, puberty, adolescence, marriage, sex in later life, sex in humor, venereal disease, and a general over-all summary of the above. Other incidental data found in this source pertain to childbirth, circumcision, grandparent relationships, culture history, and mission activities. The final conclusions present information on various aspects of Marquesan sexual behavior which have aroused interest in other reports.
Subjects
Sex
Reproduction
Adolescent activities
Ethnobotany
Morbidity
Functional and adaptational interpretations
Puberty and initiation
Childhood activities
Adolescent activities
Missions
culture
Marquesas
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
Oceania
Sub Region
Polynesia
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 1964: John Beierle; 2010
Field Date
1956-1958
Coverage Date
1790 - 1958
Coverage Place
Island of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands, Frency Polynesia, South Pacific
Notes
by Robert C. Suggs
LCSH
Marquesans