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1 online resource (392 pages). |
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polychrome |
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Routledge library editions. Anthropology and ethnography
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Routledge library editions. Anthropology and ethnography.
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Conference proceedings. |
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Originally published: London: Tavistock, 1967. |
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Includes bibliographical references. |
Contents |
Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Original Title Page; Original Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Editor's Preface; Introduction; Socialization and the social anthropologist; The place of psychological explanation: 'practices' and 'processes'; Some ethnographic themes; Marginality of youth; Extra-domestic contexts of socialization; Circumcision: levels of meaning; References; Socialization and Contemporary British Anthropology; Retrospect; Current lack of interest in socialization; Reappraisals and clarification; Studies of symbolism and cognitive systems. |
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Studies of values systemsExperiments in cooperation; Conclusions; Notes; References; A Psychologist's Perspective; Recent psychological work of cross-cultural interest; Cooperation between psychologists and anthropologists: possibilities and limitations; Psychological perspectives and Lévi-Straussian postulates; Notes; References; Kinship Fostering in Gonja: Deprivation or Advantage?; The institution of kinship fostering; Incidence of fostering; Voluntary and crisis fostering; Specific functions of fostering; Children's responses to fostering. |
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'Success' in adulthood as an index of the effect of fosteringMarital stability as an index of the effect of fostering; Conclusions; Notes; References; Yoruba Mothers' Reports of Child-rearing: Some Theoretical and Methodological Considerations; Research design, setting, and procedures; Adherence to traditional practices among Oje and elite; Comparisons of child-rearing; Comparisons with African societies; Comparisons with other changing societies; Summary and suggestions for future research; Appendix -- Mother interview: English version; Notes; References. |
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Temper Tantrums in Kau Sai: Some Speculations upon their EffectsThree kinds of tantrum; Adolescent adjustments for boys and girls; The avoidance of violent behaviour; Conclusions; Notes; References; The Function of Ritual in the Socialization of the Samburu Moran; The context of socialization among Samburu moran; Socialization and ceremony among the moran; Theories of ritual behaviour and the development ofsocial attitudes; Conclusions; Notes; Acknowledgement; References; Socialization by Peers: the Youth Organization of the Red Xhosa; Outline of the youth organization. |
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Fighting codes: cudgel play in the youth organization'Law' in the youth organization; The youth organization and the encouragement and direction of sexual 'play'; Widening scale and self-identification; The congruence with adult values; The Sectarian' danger and some factors limiting it; Appendix -- Gang formation among Xhosa and Samburu:a comment by Max Gluckman; Notes; References; Two Types of Youth Group in Kinshasa (Léopoldville); The population of the city: structure and changes; The urban family in Kinshasa; Socialization and youth groups; Youth culture in the city; Street gangs. |
Summary |
This volume represents the first major effort to apply the distinctive techniques of British social anthropology to the subject of socialization. Along with methodological and theoretical discussion, there is a variety of new field material from Africa, Southeast Asia and elsewhere. First published in 1967. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Subject |
Socialization -- Congresses.
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Socialization. |
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Ethnology -- Congresses.
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Ethnology -- Congresses. |
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Electronic books.
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Conference papers and proceedings.
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Conference papers and proceedings.
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Added Author |
Mayer, Philip.
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Other Form: |
Print version: Association of Social Anthropologists of the Commonwealth. Conference (1967 : University of Birmingham). Socialization 041533036X (OCoLC)53870553 |
ISBN |
9781136542213 (electronic book) |
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1136542213 (electronic book) |
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041533036X |
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9780415330367 |
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