Description

Book Synopsis
N.J. (Nick') Allen had an extensive academic career, which for the most part was spent in Oxford. He passed away in 2020. This edited volume brings together a selection of his anthropological papers. They cover two major fields and a supplementary one: Indo-European mythical comparison and his own notion of tetradic kinship, supplemented by a long-term interest in the work of Marcel Mauss and his uncle Émile Durkheim.It follows key areas of his research in which his contributions were novel, innovative, stimulating and plausible.

From Triads to Pentads

    Product form

    £89.10

    Includes FREE delivery

    RRP £99.00 – you save £9.90 (10%)

    Order before 4pm tomorrow for delivery by Fri 19 Jun 2026.

    Out of stock


      View other formats and editions of From Triads to Pentads by

      Publisher: Berghahn Books
      Publication Date: 1/1/2025
      ISBN13: 9781805398943, 978-1805398943
      ISBN10: 1805398946

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      N.J. (Nick') Allen had an extensive academic career, which for the most part was spent in Oxford. He passed away in 2020. This edited volume brings together a selection of his anthropological papers. They cover two major fields and a supplementary one: Indo-European mythical comparison and his own notion of tetradic kinship, supplemented by a long-term interest in the work of Marcel Mauss and his uncle Émile Durkheim.It follows key areas of his research in which his contributions were novel, innovative, stimulating and plausible.

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account