Siouan Sociology (1897)

Siouan Sociology (1897)

James Owen Dorsey

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120707895
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Siouan Sociology is a book written by James Owen Dorsey in 1897. The book is an in-depth study of the social organization and customs of the Siouan people, who were a group of Native American tribes that lived in the Great Plains region of North America. Dorsey, who was an anthropologist and linguist, spent many years studying the Siouan people and their way of life, and his book is a comprehensive account of his findings.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Siouan society. Dorsey discusses topics such as the Siouan family structure, their system of government, their religious beliefs and practices, and their customs and traditions. He also provides detailed descriptions of Siouan ceremonies and rituals, including their famous sun dance.Throughout the book, Dorsey emphasizes the importance of kinship and community in Siouan society. He notes that the Siouan people placed a great deal of value on their relationships with their extended family and their tribe, and that these relationships played a crucial role in their social and economic organization.Overall, Siouan Sociology is an important work of anthropology and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Siouan people. Dorsey’s meticulous research and detailed descriptions make this book a fascinating read for scholars and laypeople alike.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.

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