The book published by Santiago Publications in this year, offers a deep social anthropological analysis of kinship nets and family relationships in Cuban society, with an accurate and interdisciplinary novel approach for the treatment of the topic.

In an excellent bond between the theoretical reflection and the empiric search, the author explores the evolution of bilateral kinship system in Cuba, from its historical origins until its current expression, including the impacts caused by the characteristics of socioeconomic situation of the nineties have in family kinships.

The result is extremely important to design social policies for the family, to strengthen the socialization process of young generations as well as the key elements of our cultural identity. It is stated the practical application of the theoretical and methodological elements used in the work in a socio-urban development project in Novoa neighborhood in Santiago de Cuba, which has received many recognitions.