Includes bibliographical references (pages 317-371) and index.
Reproductive ritual : a continuation of politics by another means -- The dilemma of menarche : female puberty rites -- Male circumcision : the dilemma of fission -- The dilemma of legitimacy : birth practices -- Menstrual restrictions and sex segregation practices -- Summary and implications for complex societies.
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Menarche and ritual defloration among the Arunta; elopement among the Tiwi.