ISBN: 9780393306989 - gift: the form and reason for exchange in archaic societies (26 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. A brilliant example of the comparative method, The Gift presents the first systematic study of the custom--widespread in primitive societies from ancient Rome to present-day Melanesia--of exchanging gifts. The gift is a perfect example of what Mauss calls a total social phenomenon, since it involves legal, economic, moral, religious, aesthetic, and other dimensions. He sees the gift exchange as related to individuals and groups as much as to the objects themselves, and his analysis calls into question the social conventions and economic systems that had been taken for granted for so many years. In a modern translation, introduced by distinguished anthropologist Mary Douglas, The Gift is essential reading for students of social anthropology and sociology.…

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Zustand: Good. Reissue. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. A brilliant example of the comparative method, The Gift presents the first systematic study of the custom--widespread in primitive societies from ancient Rome to present-day Melanesia--of exchanging gifts. The gift is a perfect example of what Mauss calls a total social phenomenon, since it involves legal, economic, moral, religious, aesthetic, and other dimensions. He sees the gift exchange as related to individuals and groups as much as to the objects themselves, and his analysis calls into question the social conventions and economic systems that had been taken for granted for so many years. In a modern translation, introduced by distinguished anthropologist Mary Douglas, The Gift is essential reading for students of social anthropology and sociology.…

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Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. 1950/1990. Anthropological Theory. W. W. Norton, 164p., very good - fine paperback 4/24.

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paperback. Zustand: Good. Binding tight.Cover clean.Minor wear to page edges and corners. Paperback.Minor marking or underlining to text.

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. Light edge wear, crease on the upper front corner.

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Paperback. Zustand: Fine. xviii, 164 pages; 21 cm. Translation of: Essai sur le don. Tight, clean copy. *** "A brilliant example of the comparative method, this classic work presents the first systematic study of the custom of exchanging gifts. It proves that the theory of the gift is the theory of all human society." - Publisher. *** CONTENTS: Foreword by Mary Douglas . Introduction. 1. The Exchange of Gifts and the Obligation to Reciprocate (Polynesia) 2. The Extension of this System: Liberality, Honour, Money 3. Survivals of these Principles in Ancient Systems of Law and Ancient Economies 4. Conclusion: Moral Conclusions. Notes. Size: 8vo.…

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