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100	1		_aDorsey, James Owen, _d1848-1895
245	1	0	_aSiouan Sociology
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2006-10-10
520			_a"Siouan Sociology" by James Owen Dorsey is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work provides an extensive examination of the social structures, customs, and languages of various tribes within the Siouan family, particularly the Dakota tribes. Dorsey's research, rooted in his experiences as a missionary and ethnologist, aims to document and analyze the kinship systems, political organization, and social customs that define these indigenous communities. The opening of "Siouan Sociology" introduces James Owen Dorsey, detailing his background, education, and early work with Native American tribes. It highlights his commitment to studying the languages and cultures of the Ponka and other tribes while serving as a missionary in Dakota Territory. As Dorsey transitioned into ethnology, his findings began to shape the foundational understanding of Siouan social organization. This introductory section sets the stage for an analysis of the clan structures and governance among these tribes, outlining the key components of their sociopolitical systems that will be explored in greater detail throughout the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aSiouan Indians
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19518
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