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Preface
Author's Biography
Notes on orthography

1. Introduction
Talking about the San
The San of north-central Namibia
The Ekoka !Xun

2. Kinship and Naming Terminology among the !Xun
Studies on kinship and naming among the Ju|'hoan
Kinship terms of the !Xun
Naming practices of the !Xun in relation to their kinship terms
Conclusion

3. Inter-recognition of Marginalization: The Historical Transition of !Xun Ethnicity
Analysis of the 1ife stories
Changes of !Xun ethnicity in north-central Namibia
Conclusion

4. Narratives of Life Changes: Surname and Interethnic Relationships among the !Xun
Studies on San family/kinship
!Xun family/kin relationships and ethnicity
Conclusion

5. Post-foraging Society and Child Socialization
Foraging society and children
Changing socioeconomic environments for child socialization of the !Xun
Conclusion

6. Conc1usion
Coping with ‘others'
An ethnicity dock
Cultural diversity, complexity, and resilience

Notes
Bibliography
Index