Author: Ivan Brady
Binding: Paperback
Published: University Press of Hawaii., 1976

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

This anthropological study, Transactions In Kinship: Adoption And Fosterage In Oceania, meticulously chronicles the complex and varied practices of kinship formation throughout the diverse cultures of Oceania. It presents a comprehensive analysis of adoption and fosterage, illustrating how these social mechanisms redefine familial bonds beyond biological ties. Ivan Brady's scholarly work uncovers the profound cultural significance and societal structures underpinning these unique arrangements. The text argues for a re-evaluation of Western-centric views on family, offering rich ethnographic data and theoretical insights. This essential volume instructs readers on the intricate ways societies construct and maintain their social fabric, making it a cornerstone for understanding human relationships.