From the Greek Kings to the Indian Brahman Priests, the social behaviour and the continuity of human clans have always been a subject of erudition for the researchers; as the societies are evolving and so are our families!

This book, which is the English translation of original French version, unearths the origin, behaviour, and the physical, social, and cultural development of humans since the evolution of the society. It also discusses the Morgan’s theory of evolution and marriage along with the concepts of polygamy and matrifocalization. The book elaborates on some of the bizarre practices, such as Nair marriage practiced in South of India (Kerala), and suggests ways to reconsider the customs as per the modern norms.

The book also educates on the anthropological findings of Malinowski, Murdock, Levi-Strauss and Evans-Pitchard. Besides, it explains kinship as one of the most basic principles for organizing individuals into social groups, roles, categories, and genealogy.

This book is specifically intended for the undergraduate and postgraduate students of Anthropology and Social Sciences.