Objectives

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The primary objective of this project is to develop anthropological theory by bringing together research on property and kinship.

More specifically:

  • To add a significant dimension to the study of contemporary kinship by examining the significance of the material in both constituting and reproducing kin relations
  • To contribute to socio-legal research on inheritance through interdisciplinary and international collaboration.
  • To bring an original and theoretically ambitious approach to the study of Norwegian 'hytter'. 

Secondary aims:

  • To establish an interdisciplinary network of scholars in Social Anthropology, Socio-Legal Studies, Law and Consumer research.
  • Strengthen anthropological research in the area of Comparative Nordic Ethnography
  • To strengthen comparative ethnographic research between in the UK and Norway;
  • - Build collaborative research between UiO (SAI) and independent research institutions (SIFO)
Published Dec. 1, 2016 11:33 AM - Last modified Feb. 21, 2017 11:38 AM