Araucanian Culture in Transition (Volume 15) (Occasional Contributions)

In this classic work, renowned anthropologist Mischa Titiev presents his research on the Araucanian tribe of Chile. Based on fieldwork he did in 1948, he describes many aspects of the Araucanian culture, from land use and kinship to ceremonies and games. Illustrated. Contents Introduction Historical Background Land Use and Material Culture Kinship and Sociopolitical Organization Reservation Social Structure The Life Cycle. I. Birth To Adolesence The Life Cycle. II. Adolesence to Death Witchcraft and Curing Practices Assemblies, Games, and Ceremonies The Changing Pattern of Culture Literature Cited Index