social anthropology of noth american tribes

Book Details

• Author: Fred Eggan

• Publisher: The University of Chicago Press

• Language: English

• Published Year: 1972

• Pages: 574

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 21 x 13 cm

• Condition: Used – Good (Pages are yellowish due to age)

About the Book

Social Anthropology of North American Tribes by Fred Eggan is an influential and foundational study in the field of anthropology. Originally published in 1955 and presented here in its 1972 edition by The University of Chicago Press, this comprehensive 574-page volume compiles significant research on the kinship systems, social organization, and cultural practices of Native American tribes.

Eggan brings together the work of leading anthropologists to examine tribal governance, patterns of descent and alliance, religious movements, and the dynamics of intercultural contact. The book explores how traditional social structures adapted to external pressures, including colonization and modernization, offering readers a nuanced understanding of indigenous societies in North America.

Scholarly yet accessible, this work remains a key reference for students and researchers of anthropology, Native American history, and social theory. Though the pages have naturally yellowed over time, the book is in good reading condition and continues to serve as a valuable academic resource and collector’s item for those interested in cultural and ethnographic studies.