Studies in Ancient History

Studies in Ancient History

John Ferguson McLennan

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
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Antropología social y cultural, etnografía
ISBN:
9781145949775
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'Studies in Ancient History, The Second Series; Comprising an Inquiry Into the Origin of Exogamy, Volume 2' by John Ferguson McLennan delves into the social structures and customs of ancient societies, particularly focusing on the practice of exogamy. This volume offers a detailed exploration of the origins and implications of marrying outside one’s own group, providing valuable insights into the development of early social systems. McLennan’s work, originally published in 1896, remains relevant for scholars and readers interested in the history of anthropology, sociology, and ancient cultures. This meticulously researched study provides a fascinating glimpse into the intricacies of kinship and marriage in the ancient world, making it an essential resource for understanding the foundations of human social organization.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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