Zuni Kin And Clan

Zuni Kin and Clan is a book written by Alfred Louis Kroeber, an American anthropologist, and published in 1922. The book is a comprehensive study of the social organization and kinship system of the Zuni people, a Native American tribe living in the southwestern United States.Kroeber's work is based on his extensive fieldwork among the Zuni people, which he conducted in the early 1900s. He provides detailed descriptions of Zuni kinship terminology, marriage patterns, and family structures, as well as the role of clans in Zuni society.The book also explores the Zuni worldview and their beliefs about the origin of the world, the nature of the universe, and the relationship between humans and the natural world. Kroeber's analysis of Zuni culture and society is informed by his knowledge of other Native American tribes and his understanding of anthropological theory.Zuni Kin and Clan is considered a landmark study in the field of anthropology and remains a valuable resource for scholars and students interested in Native American culture and society.From Anthropological Papers Of The American Museum Of Natural History Volume 18.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.