ISBN: 9781330590287 - hand book on the haka chin customs (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a detailed look into the traditional marriage customs and inheritance practices of the Haka Chin people, a tribal group residing in the Chin Hills of Myanmar. The author, drawing upon thirteen years of firsthand experience and collaboration with respected Haka families, provides a comprehensive account of these customs. Marriage among the Haka Chin is explored in depth, encompassing various types of unions, complex price negotiations involving livestock, beads, and other valuables, and the roles of different family members. The intricacies of inheritance are also examined, with particular attention to the differing practices of prominent Haka families regarding the family dwelling and the distribution of property among sons. Beyond the legalistic aspects, the book delves into the social and cultural significance of these customs. Readers will gain insight into the values placed on family lineage, the importance of maintaining social standing, and the delicate balance between individual choice and familial obligations within Haka Chin society. By illuminating these traditional practices, this book provides valuable historical and anthropological understanding of a unique culture, offering a window into the complexities of marriage and inheritance in a society undergoing change. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…