{"product_id":"the-andaman-islanders-paperback-9781107625563","title":"The Andaman Islanders (Paperback \/ softback) 9781107625563","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Andaman Islanders\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOriginally published in 1922, this book was based upon fieldwork carried out in the Andaman Islands during the years 1906 to 1908.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eA. R. Radcliffe-Brown (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781107625563, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 14 November 2013\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e556 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 3.2 cm, 0.7 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eAlfred Radcliffe-Brown (1881–1955) was a key British social anthropologist who is widely considered to be the founder of social functionalism. Originally published in 1922, and reprinted in this corrected form in 1933, this book was based upon fieldwork carried out by Radcliffe-Brown, alongside E. L. Grant Watson and Daisy Bates, in the Andaman Islands during the years 1906 to 1908. The text contains detailed information on various aspects of the indigenous cultures found on the Islands, with analysis of social organisation, ceremonial customs, myths, legends and religious beliefs. Illustrative figures are incorporated throughout, including numerous photographs, and appendices are provided on language and technology. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Radcliffe-Brown, the Andaman Islands and the development of anthropology.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e 1. The social organisation\u003cbr\u003e 2. Ceremonial customs\u003cbr\u003e 3. Religious and magical beliefs\u003cbr\u003e 4. Myths and legends\u003cbr\u003e 5. The interpretation of Andamese customs and beliefs: ceremonial\u003cbr\u003e 6. The interpretation of Andamese customs and beliefs: myths and legends\u003cbr\u003e Appendix A. The technical culture of the Andamese islanders\u003cbr\u003e Appendix B. The Andaman languages\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Anthropology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Anthropology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Anthropology%20%5BJHM%5D%22\"\u003eJHM\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46265802424600,"sku":"9781107625563","price":33.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781107625563i_e9623fc1-b3ab-4b6e-90af-b49ebb5d6621.jpg?v=1696770249","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-andaman-islanders-paperback-9781107625563","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}