Kinship and Marriage in Early Arabia by William Robertson Smith (English) Paperb

Description: Kinship and Marriage in Early Arabia by William Robertson Smith Originally published in 1885, this book by William Robertson Smith examines the history of marriage and kinship relations within tribal groups in Arabia at the beginning of Islam. The text explains the intricate links of heredity and dependence among various groups based on male descent, as well as looking at the practice of polyandry in various groups. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Originally published in 1885, this book by William Robertson Smith examines the history of marriage and kinship relations within tribal groups in Arabia at the beginning of Islam. The text explains the intricate links of heredity and dependence among various groups based on male descent, as well as taking an interesting look at the practice of polyandry in various groups. Highly influential in its own day as well as later, this book will be of use to anyone interested in anthropology and the state of Arabic tribal groups in the time of Mohammed. Table of Contents Preface; 1. The theory of genealogists as to the origin of Arabic tribal groups; 2. The kindred group and its dependents or allies; 3. The homogeneity of the kindred group in relation to the law of marriage and descent; 4. Paternity; 5. Paternity, polyandry with male kinship, and with kinship through women; 6. Female kinship and bars to marriage; 7. Totemism; 8. Conclusion; Notes and illustrations; Index. Promotional Originally published in 1885, this book examines the history of marriage and kinship relations within tribal groups in Arabia at the beginning of Islam. Promotional "Headline" Originally published in 1885, this book examines the history of marriage and kinship relations within tribal groups in Arabia at the beginning of Islam. Description for Bookstore Originally published in 1885, this book by William Robertson Smith examines the history of marriage and kinship relations within tribal groups in Arabia at the beginning of Islam. The text explains the intricate links of heredity and dependence among various groups based on male descent, as well as looking at the practice of polyandry in various groups. Description for Library Originally published in 1885, this book by William Robertson Smith examines the history of marriage and kinship relations within tribal groups in Arabia at the beginning of Islam. The text explains the intricate links of heredity and dependence among various groups based on male descent, as well as looking at the practice of polyandry in various groups. Details ISBN1107622026 Publisher Cambridge University Press Year 2014 ISBN-10 1107622026 ISBN-13 9781107622029 Format Paperback Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Author William Robertson Smith Birth b.1846 DEWEY 306.8093949 Pages 338 Illustrations black & white illustrations Short Title KINSHIP & MARRIAGE IN EARLY AR Language English Media Book Publication Date 2014-03-06 UK Release Date 2014-03-06 AU Release Date 2014-03-06 NZ Release Date 2014-03-06 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:91392263;

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