The Gift: The Form and Reason for Exchange in Archaic Societies - Hardcover

Marcel Mauss

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 9371235039 ISBN 13: 9789371235037

Verlag: CBY PRESS, 2026

Inhaltsangabe

"The Gift: The Form and Reason for Exchange in Archaic Societies" stands as a timeless classic in the field of anthropology, offering a profound understanding of the cultural, social, and psychological dimensions of gift exchange. Marcel Mauss's meticulous analysis takes readers on a fascinating journey across cultures and time periods, uncovering the universal principles that underlie the practice of giving and receiving. From tribal societies to ancient civilizations, Mauss reveals how gift-giving transcends mere material exchange, serving as a means of establishing and maintaining social bonds, expressing gratitude, and reinforcing social hierarchies.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: CBY PRESS
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2026
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 9371235039
• ISBN 13: 9789371235037
• Einband: Copertina rigida
• Anzahl der Seiten: 90
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
• Verantwortliche Person: GPSR Kontakt; gpsr@libri.de; ; Europaallee 1; Bad Hersfeld; 36244; Deutschland