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The Abrekism in the Caucasus

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"Abrechestvo” (Abrekism) is a traditional social institution deeply rooted in culture of Caucasian peoples. To became an Abrek for a man means to take a vow of leaving his family and community for a life-long vendetta against the Russians and Russia. This is the first monograph on the social and psychological phenomenon "Abrekism": its causes, specific ethnic social etiquette (blood revenge, hospitality, "kunachestvo", etc.); forms of opposition to the society; its contradictions inside a community and among communities; reactions to violation of common rules and traditions. Bibliographic references.