| Description |
vii, 692 pages ; 22 cm |
| Contents |
Fundamental notions of the folkways and of the mores -- Characteristics of the mores -- The struggle for existence -- Labor, wealth -- Societal selection -- Slavery -- Abortion, infanticide, killing the old -- Cannibalism -- Sex mores -- The marriage institution -- The social codes -- Incest -- Kinship, blood revenge, primitive justice, peace unions -- Uncleanness and the evil eye -- The mores can make anything right and prevent condemnation of anything -- Sacral harlotry, child sacrifice -- Popular sports, exhibitions, drama -- Asceticism -- Education, history -- Life policy, virtue vs. success. |
| Note |
Originally published: Boston : Folkways: a study of the sociological importance of usages, manners, customs, mores, and morals : Ginn, 1907. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 655-670) and index. |
| Subject |
Manners and customs.
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| ISBN |
0486424960 paperback |
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