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". . . a cross-cultural consideration of kinship and family relations as captured in traditional folktales and other lore genres. . . . This valuable contribution in the areas of anthropology and folk literature will be a treasured acquisition . . . " —Library Journal

" . . . rare, intriguing, and highly readable . . . presents tales from the Arab world in a fluent and attractive way." —Ulrich Marzolph

This cross-cultural examination of kinship and affinal relations as expressed in traditional folktales is based on field data compiled by the author. The gender factor and its impact on the form, structure, and contents of each item are explored in conjunction with the concepts of multiple role-playing, role transition, and role-strain.

Tales Arab Women Tell

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". . . a cross-cultural consideration of kinship and family relations as captured in traditional folktales and other lore genres.... Read more

    Publisher: Indiana University Press
    Publication Date: 22/12/1999
    ISBN13: 9780253335296, 978-0253335296
    ISBN10: 0253335299

    Number of Pages: 584

    Non Fiction , History

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    Description

    ". . . a cross-cultural consideration of kinship and family relations as captured in traditional folktales and other lore genres. . . . This valuable contribution in the areas of anthropology and folk literature will be a treasured acquisition . . . " —Library Journal

    " . . . rare, intriguing, and highly readable . . . presents tales from the Arab world in a fluent and attractive way." —Ulrich Marzolph

    This cross-cultural examination of kinship and affinal relations as expressed in traditional folktales is based on field data compiled by the author. The gender factor and its impact on the form, structure, and contents of each item are explored in conjunction with the concepts of multiple role-playing, role transition, and role-strain.

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