Northcote Whitridge Thomas's 'Kinship Organisations and Group Marriage in Australia' is an incisive anthropological enquiry into the intricate kinship and marriage systems of the indigenous Anula and Mara tribes. Thomas meticulously unpacks the nuanced social structures that govern family status, distinct naming conventions, and the array of kinship terminology, while bringing a scholarly lens to the various forms of sexual unions and the concept of group marriage. His narrative elegantly weaves together a dense tapestry of tribal customs and practices, contextualizing them within the broader discourse of anthropological and sociological scholarship of his time, thus offering readers a richly detailed portrait of Australian Aboriginal social organisation.As a Cambridge-trained anthropologist and the first official Government Anthropologist in Nigeria, Northcote Whitridge Thomas was a pioneer in the field of ethnography. His work was informed by his extensive field research and deep engagement with indigenous cultures. The reflections penned in this volume are undoubtedly shaped by his commitment to empirical study, culturally sensitive observation, and a methodical approach to documenting the subtleties of tribal life—methods that were ahead of his time and have influenced subsequent generations of anthropological work.'Kinship Organisations and Group Marriage in Australia' is an essential read for scholars and students of anthropology, sociology, and history, particularly those with a focus on kinship studies and indigenous cultures. It is a work that transports the reader into the heart of the Australian continent, uncovering the complex social fabrics that define tribal life. Thomas provides a vivid, systematic exploration that is as enlightening as it is educational, making it a valuable addition to the canon of classical ethnographic literature.