The Andaman Islanders: A study in social anthropology (Anthony Wilkin studentship research

The Andaman Islanders by Radcliffe-Brown is a copy that's easy to recommend. Runs to about 546 pages, so it's a comfortable read, and a good pick whether you're buying for yourself or as a gift.

What it's about

The Andaman Islanders: A Study in Social Anthropology by A. R. Radcliffe-Brown is a foundational work in structural-functional anthropology. Based on fieldwork conducted under the Anthony Wilkin Studentship, the book examines the social organization, customs, kinship, and rituals of the indigenous Andamanese people. Radcliffe-Brown’s approach emphasized the interrelation of social institutions, laying groundwork for later anthropological theory. This study is notable for its systematic analysis and remains a key text in the history of anthropology and ethnographic research.

Book details

• Author: Radcliffe-Brown
• Format: Paperback & Hardcover
• Pages: 546
• Publisher: Gyan Books
• Published: 1922

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The Andaman Islanders is written by Radcliffe-Brown.

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