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The Gift: The Form and Reason for Exchange in Archaic Societies
by Mauss, Marcel; Halls, W. D. (Translated by), and Douglas, Mary (Foreword by)
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New York and London: W. W. Norton & Company, Inc., 1990. 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.. Paperback. Fine. 8vo.
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- Title
- The Gift: The Form and Reason for Exchange in Archaic Societies
- Author
- Mauss, Marcel; Halls, W. D. (Translated by), and Douglas, Mary (Foreword by)
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0393306984
- ISBN 13
- 9780393306989
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- W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.
- Place of Publication
- New York and London
- Date Published
- 1990
- Size
- 8vo
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