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The Sexual Life of Savages In North-Western Melanesia; An Ethnographic Account of Courtship, Marriage and Family Life Among the Natives of the Trobriand Islands, British New Guinea
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Focusing on the social organization of sexuality, this ethnographic work presents a detailed analysis of the Trobriand Islanders' sexual customs and cultural practices. The author challenges the universality of the Freudian Oedipus complex, arguing that sexuality influences various cultural aspects. Richly illustrated, this reprint preserves original illustrations and is part of a trilogy exploring the Trobrianders, offering insights into their lifecycle from birth to death, including social rites and partner selection.
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The Sexual Life of Savages In North-Western Melanesia; An Ethnographic Account of Courtship, Marriage and Family Life Among the Natives of the Trobriand Islands, British New Guinea, Bronisław Kasper Malinowski
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- 2012
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- Title
- The Sexual Life of Savages In North-Western Melanesia; An Ethnographic Account of Courtship, Marriage and Family Life Among the Natives of the Trobriand Islands, British New Guinea
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Bronisław Kasper Malinowski
- Publisher
- Martino Fine Books
- Released
- 2012
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 736
- ISBN13
- 9781614272427
- Description
- Focusing on the social organization of sexuality, this ethnographic work presents a detailed analysis of the Trobriand Islanders' sexual customs and cultural practices. The author challenges the universality of the Freudian Oedipus complex, arguing that sexuality influences various cultural aspects. Richly illustrated, this reprint preserves original illustrations and is part of a trilogy exploring the Trobrianders, offering insights into their lifecycle from birth to death, including social rites and partner selection.