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The Gift - Forms and Functions of Exchange in Archaic Societies (Paperback) Loot Price: R342

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The Gift - Forms and Functions of Exchange in Archaic Societies (Paperback): Marcel Mauss

The Gift - Forms and Functions of Exchange in Archaic Societies (Paperback)

Marcel Mauss; Translated by Ian Cunnison; Introduction by E.E. Evans-Pritchard

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2011 Reprint of 1954 American Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. This is perhaps the first systematic study of the custom, widespread in primitive societies from ancient Rome to present-day Melanesia, of exchanging gifts. The gift is conceived as a transaction forming part of all human, personal relationships between individuals and groups. These gift exchanges are at the same time moral, economic, juridical, aesthetic, religious, mythological and social phenomena. A classic work.

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Imprint:	Martino Fine Books
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	July 2011
First published:	July 2011
Authors:	Marcel Mauss
Translators:	Ian Cunnison
Introduction by:	E.E. Evans-Pritchard
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 9mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	146
ISBN-13:	978-1-61427-123-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Anthropology > Social & cultural anthropology > General Promotions
LSN:	1-61427-123-2
Barcode:	9781614271239