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Exploring the concept of 'relatedness', this book delves into how evolving marriage arrangements, shifting gender dynamics, and advancements in reproductive technologies are reshaping familial and social connections. Anthropologists provide insights into these transformations, examining their implications for identity, kinship, and community structures. Through diverse case studies, the text highlights the complexities of modern relationships and the ways in which cultural practices adapt to contemporary challenges.
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Cultures of Relatedness, Janet Carsten
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- Released
- 2003
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- Title
- Cultures of Relatedness
- Subtitle
- New Approaches to the Study of Kinship
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Janet Carsten
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2003
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 228
- ISBN13
- 9780521656276
- Category
- Ethnography
- Description
- Exploring the concept of 'relatedness', this book delves into how evolving marriage arrangements, shifting gender dynamics, and advancements in reproductive technologies are reshaping familial and social connections. Anthropologists provide insights into these transformations, examining their implications for identity, kinship, and community structures. Through diverse case studies, the text highlights the complexities of modern relationships and the ways in which cultural practices adapt to contemporary challenges.