Marshall Sahlins
What Kinship Is-And Is Not
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226214290
- author:
- Marshall Sahlins
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 120
- Dimensions:
- 14 x 0.8 x 21.6 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Anthropology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Marshall Sahlins' thought-provoking essay reexamines the concept of kinship, exploring its meaning and significance in human relationships.
In this two-part work, Sahlins draws on a wide range of theoretical perspectives and ethnographic examples to develop a nuanced understanding of what it means to be kin. He argues that kinship is not solely based on biological ties, but rather on the emotional and symbolic connections we form with others.
Sahlins' central idea is that kinship is rooted in the concept of "mutuality of being," where individuals are deeply connected through their shared experiences and emotions. This perspective challenges traditional notions of kinship as a biological or familial bond, instead highlighting its cultural significance and complexity.
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