Mauss, Marcel
The Gift (Routledge Classics): Form and Reason for Exchange in Archaic Societies (Routledge Classics)
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- ISBN 13:
- 9780415267496
- author:
- Mauss, Marcel
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 129 mm X 198 mm
- Genre:
- Social & cultural anthropology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Gift: A Study of the Institution of Exchange in Societies. Marcel Mauss's seminal work challenges our understanding of social structures by exploring the complex web of exchange and obligation involved in acts of giving. This thought-provoking study continues to resonate with its critique of social conventions and economic systems, particularly in a world marked by excessive consumption. Published in 2002, The Gift remains a relevant and stimulating read, encouraging readers to consider the underlying dynamics of human interaction and the role of reciprocity in shaping our societies.
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