Brothers and sisters in India : a study of urban adult siblings / G.N. Ramu.

The brothers and sisters investigated in this study, together demonstrate that the nature and function of kinship ties in India are undergoing striking changes - changes which may converge with similar patterns found in Western societies.

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Bibliographic Details
Online Access:Electronic book from JSTOR
Main Author: Ramu, G. N., 1937-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published:Toronto [Ont.] : University of Toronto Press, ©2006.
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Table of Contents:
  • Front Matter (Pp. I-Vi); Table Of Contents (Pp. Vii-Viii); Acknowledgments (Pp. Ix-2); 1 Introduction (Pp. 3-40); 2 Setting, Methodology, And Respondents (Pp. 41-60); 3 Fraternal Relationships (Pp. 61-106); 4 Sororal Relationships (Pp. 107-140); 5 Cross-Sibling Relationships (Pp. 141-194); 6 Conclusions (Pp. 195-200); Appendix: Interview Schedule (Pp. 201-240); Notes (Pp. 241-248); References (Pp. 249-260); Index (Pp. 261-269)