Book

The Andaman islanders: a study in social anthropology

Cambridge University PressCambridge • Published In 1922 • Pages:

By: Radcliffe-Brown, A. R. (Alfred Reginald).

Abstract
This work is considered the 'classic ethnography' of the Andaman Islanders. The book contains information on social organization, ceremony, religious and magical beliefs, mythology, and material culture. In addition, Radcliffe-Brown includes a functional interpretation of the customs, beliefs, and myths of the people. The final portion of the book attempts, in part, to deduce something about the archaic culture of the Andaman Islands by comparing their material culture with that of similar groups.
Subjects
Culture summary
culture
Andamans
HRAF PubDate
1995
Region
Asia
Sub Region
South Asia
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
James Leary ; 1957
Field Date
1906-1908
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
Andaman Islands, India
Notes
A. R. Radcliffe-Brown
LCSH
Andamanese (Indic people)