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The Todas

By W. H. R. Rivers
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An anthropological study that combines meticulous ethnographic description with an explicit account of method, recording the social organization, ceremonial life, and dairy-based institutions of a pastoral community. It explains the structure and ritual roles of herd-centred units (the ti), the offices of dairyman-priests and their assistants, distinctions between sacred and ordinary animals, and the spatial arrangements and rites associated with dairies. The author details sources and informants, assesses degrees of evidential reliability, and keeps descriptive material separate from theoretical interpretation presented in later chapters.

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W. H. R. Rivers

W. H. R. Rivers was a prominent British anthropologist and psychologist known for his pioneering work in the study of kinship and social structures. His influential books, such as "Kinship and Social Organisation" and "The Todas," reflect his deep engagement with the complexities of human relationships and cultural practices. Rivers' research contributed significantly to the understanding of social organization among various communities, particularly the Todas of India, where he conducted extensive fieldwork. His interdisciplinary approach combined insights from anthropology and psychology, making him a key figure in the development of social sciences in the early 20th century.

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