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Some Observations on Kinship and Political Authority in Samoa

1964; Wiley; Volume: 66; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1525/aa.1964.66.3.02a00030

1548-1433

Derek Freeman,

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American AnthropologistVolume 66, Issue 3 p. 553-568 Free Access Some Observations on Kinship and Political Authority in Samoa DEREK FREEMAN, DEREK FREEMAN Institute of Advanced Studies Australian National UniversitySearch for more papers by this author DEREK FREEMAN, DEREK FREEMAN Institute of Advanced Studies Australian National UniversitySearch for more papers by this author First published: June 1964 https://doi.org/10.1525/aa.1964.66.3.02a00030Citations: 18AboutPDF ToolsExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL REFERENCES CITED Davenport, William 1959 Nonunilinear descent and descent groups. 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