Kinship and Marriage in Early Arabia

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Kinship and Marriage in Early Arabia
Authors and Contributors      By (author) William Robertson Smith
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:338
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129
ISBN/Barcode 9781107622029
ClassificationsDewey:306.8093949
Audience
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 6 March 2014
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Originally published in 1885, this book by William Robertson Smith examines the history of marriage and kinship relations within tribal groups in Arabia at the beginning of Islam. The text explains the intricate links of heredity and dependence among various groups based on male descent, as well as taking an interesting look at the practice of polyandry in various groups. Highly influential in its own day as well as later, this book will be of use to anyone interested in anthropology and the state of Arabic tribal groups in the time of Mohammed.