The Kinship System of the Kalmuk Mongols: University of New Mexico Publications in Anthropology, No. 8 - Hardcover

The book titled ""The Kinship System Of The Kalmuk Mongols: University Of New Mexico Publications In Anthropology, No. 8"" is written by David F. Aberle. The book is an anthropological study of the kinship system of the Kalmuk Mongols, a group of people living in the region of Kalmykia in Russia. The book is part of the University of New Mexico Publications in Anthropology series and is the eighth volume in the series.The book provides an in-depth analysis of the kinship system of the Kalmuk Mongols, including their family structure, marriage practices, and inheritance patterns. The author uses a combination of ethnographic fieldwork and historical research to provide a comprehensive understanding of the Kalmuk Mongols' kinship system.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of the kinship system. The first chapter provides an introduction to the Kalmuk Mongols and their history, while the second chapter discusses the basic principles of their kinship system. The following chapters delve deeper into specific aspects of the kinship system, such as marriage, descent, and inheritance.The book is written in a scholarly style and is intended for academics and students of anthropology. It includes numerous charts, graphs, and tables to illustrate the author's findings. Overall, ""The Kinship System Of The Kalmuk Mongols"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the anthropology of kinship systems, as well as those interested in the history and culture of the Kalmuk Mongols.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.