Author : Stanley David Porteus
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 554 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis The Psychology of a Primitive People by : Stanley David Porteus
Download or read book The Psychology of a Primitive People written by Stanley David Porteus and published by . This book was released on 1931 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mainly Arunta, Luritcha, Nyol-Nyol, Karadjeri, Baad; Coastal regions of Dampier Land, East Kimberley and Central Australia; Underlying psychology of social organization, totemism, ceremonies and initiation; Sketch map showing theory of Aboriginal dispersion - origin; Initiation ceremonies, magic, increase rites avoidance of certain relatives, authority of aged Govt. of tribes; social approval; Inter-group relations, marriage rules; totemic food restrictions; relations between groups and localities; dances; Reincarnation; conception beliefs; Tables of physical measurements; intelligence tests, psycho-physical tests, comparison with other races; Recreations, gesture language; Bodily mutilation; Weapons and artifacts.