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Originally published in 1922, and reprinted in this corrected form in 1933, this book was based upon fieldwork carried out by Alfred Radcliffe-Brown and others 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.

Table of Contents
Introduction; 1. The social organisation; 2. Ceremonial customs; 3. Religious and magical beliefs; 4. Myths and legends; 5. The interpretation of Andamese customs and beliefs: ceremonial; 6. The interpretation of Andamese customs and beliefs: myths and legends; Appendix A. The technical culture of the Andamese islanders; Appendix B. The Andaman languages; Index.

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: 11/14/2013 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781107625563, 978-1107625563
      ISBN10: 1107625564
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Originally published in 1922, and reprinted in this corrected form in 1933, this book was based upon fieldwork carried out by Alfred Radcliffe-Brown and others 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.

      Table of Contents
      Introduction; 1. The social organisation; 2. Ceremonial customs; 3. Religious and magical beliefs; 4. Myths and legends; 5. The interpretation of Andamese customs and beliefs: ceremonial; 6. The interpretation of Andamese customs and beliefs: myths and legends; Appendix A. The technical culture of the Andamese islanders; Appendix B. The Andaman languages; Index.

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