Godelier, Maurice
The Metamorphoses of Kinship
- ISBN 13:
- 9781788736626
- author:
- Godelier, Maurice
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Verso Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 656
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.3 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Customs & Traditions,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
The Metamorphoses of Kinship by Maurice Godelier explores how modern Western societies are redefining traditional concepts of family and kinship. Godelier examines the evolution of Western conjugal and familial traditions from their roots in the 19th century to the present, highlighting the changes that have taken place over the last thirty years. He argues that these developments do not signal the demise of kinship, but rather its transformation into something new. This book offers a nuanced understanding of how human societies have approached issues such as lineages, sexuality and family structures throughout history.
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