Bloomsbury Land and Family in Pisticci - Anthropology Book

Explore a deep anthropological study of family and inheritance systems in a South Italian town. In Land and Family in Pisticci, Dr. Davis uses historical records from 1814 to examine how local structures changed as the area integrated into a nation-state and national economy. This volume provides a detailed look at how the typical European system is a relatively recent development. This monograph offers a clear distinction between legal land rights and informal land cessions, placing agricultural practices within the broader context of local economic activities. Readers will gain insight into the structural role that kin, family, and neighborhood relationships play in social organization. It is a valuable resource for those studying social anthropology, sociology, and the evolution of economic systems in Southern Europe.