Rules of Descent : Studies in the Sociology of Parentage

In this study, author Guy E. Swanson examines the rules of descent as they relate to regime, socialization, and social control. Using data from many different societies, he discusses the relationship of patriliny, matriliny, and bilaterality with economic and social structures. --From publisher's description Contents Rules of Descent A Larger Significance of Rules of Descent A Classification of Regimes Descent and Regime Patriliny and Pastoralism Bilaterality Descent in Literate Societies Discussion Appendices I. Coding Procedures II. Ethnographic Bibliography and Summaries Literature Cited