Kinship Organizations And Group Marriage In Australia (1906)

""Kinship Organizations and Group Marriage in Australia"" is a historical and anthropological study of the indigenous Australian tribes and their traditional marriage and kinship practices. Written by British anthropologist Thomas Northcote Whitridge in 1906, the book examines the complex social structures and familial relationships that existed among the Aboriginal people before European colonization. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the various kinship systems and marriage practices of different tribes, including the Arunta, Kurnai, and Dieri, among others. Whitridge describes the different forms of group marriage, including polygyny and polyandry, and how they were regulated by the tribes' social customs and beliefs. The author also explores the significance of totemism, a belief system in which individuals or groups are believed to have a spiritual connection with a particular animal or natural object. He discusses how totemism was integrated into the tribes' kinship systems and how it influenced their marriage practices. Throughout the book, Whitridge emphasizes the importance of understanding indigenous Australian cultures and their unique social structures. He argues that these societies should not be judged by Western standards and that their marriage and kinship practices should be respected as integral parts of their cultural heritage. Overall, ""Kinship Organizations and Group Marriage in Australia"" is a significant work in the field of anthropology and provides a valuable insight into the social and cultural practices of indigenous Australian tribes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.