Family, kinship and marriage in India / edited by Patricia Uberoi. - New Delhi : Oxford University Press, 1994. - vii,502 p.; 22 cm. - Oxford in India Readings in Sociology and Social Anthropology. .

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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