Family, kinship and marriage in India / edited by Patricia Uberoi.
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TextSeries: Oxford in India Readings in Sociology and Social AnthropologyPublication details: New Delhi : Oxford University Press, 1994Description: vii,502 p.; 22 cmISBN: 9780195635089Subject(s): Family -- India | Marriage -- India | Kinship -- IndiaDDC classification: 306.80954 Summary: India is the second-most populous nation in the world, but the dynamics of Indian daily life are not understood by many in the West. This work examines various aspects of Indian families: how they are organized, how property is distributed in marriage, India is the second-most populous nation in the world, but the dynamics of Indian daily life are not understood by many in the West. This work examines various aspects of Indian families: how they are organized, how property is distributed in marriage, and the structure and change of the household. It develops each aspect with a discussion of regional differences and classic writings in the field. Clearly written, this work is helpful to all those interested in families, social alliances, and comparative studies.
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Textual Documents | Institute of Development Studies Kolkata | 306.80954 U14f (Browse shelf (Opens below)) | Available | 8497 |
Includes index and references
India is the second-most populous nation in the world, but the dynamics of Indian daily life are not understood by many in the West. This work examines various aspects of Indian families: how they are organized, how property is distributed in marriage, India is the second-most populous nation in the world, but the dynamics of Indian daily life are not understood by many in the West. This work examines various aspects of Indian families: how they are organized, how property is distributed in marriage, and the structure and change of the household. It develops each aspect with a discussion of regional differences and classic writings in the field. Clearly written, this work is helpful to all those interested in families, social alliances, and comparative studies.
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