Bridewealth and Dowry

Klappentext

In these insightful 1973 papers two leading authorities make a wide-ranging review of ideas and materials on bridewealth and dowry.

Zusammenfassung
In these insightful papers, first published in 1973, two leading authorities make a wide-ranging review of ideas and materials on bridewealth and dowry. The authors analyse the two institutions in the contexts of Africa, with its preponderance of bridewealth, and South Asia, where dowry is the commoner institution.

Inhalt

Preface; 1. Bridewealth and dowry in Africa and Eurasia Jack Goody; 2. Dowry and bridewealth and the property rights of women in South Asia S. J. Tambiah.