Time and social structure and other essays
In: London School of Economics. Monographs on social anthropology 40
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In: London School of Economics. Monographs on social anthropology 40
In: Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland. Occasional Paper 39
In: Cambridge studies in social anthropology 48
In: Cambridge papers in social anthropology No. 3
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In: Annual review of anthropology, Band 7, Heft 1, S. 1-31
ISSN: 1545-4290
In: The journal of development studies, Band 14, Heft 4, S. 121-149
ISSN: 1743-9140
In: The journal of development studies: JDS, Band 14, Heft 4, S. 121-149
ISSN: 0022-0388
Traditional patterns & values relating to marriage, the family, & the reproductive process are discussed from a distinctly anthropological viewpoint. Reflections on forty years of anthropological work in West Africa illustrate the significance of cultural norms & values. The meanings of concepts-eg family & fertility-used by anthropologists are compared to those of the demographer. The significance of parenthood for the individual & the kin group in West African society is elaborated to understand attitudes concerning family planning; eg large families represent a source of self-esteem & prestige. Traditional patterns & values which exemplify fundamental principles of family structure continue to exist & must be considered in dealing with problems of population policy. Suggestions are made for research to facilitate policy that will work in conformity to traditional patterns & values in attempting to influence fertility rates. N. Jahnke.
In: Journal of Asian and African studies: JAAS, Band 6, Heft 1, S. 1-20
ISSN: 1745-2538
In: Journal of Asian and African studies: JAAS, Band 6, Heft 1, S. 1-20
ISSN: 0021-9096
In: Man, Band 59, S. 206
In: Man, Band 59, S. 193
In: American anthropologist: AA, Band 55, Heft 1, S. 17-41
ISSN: 1548-1433