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The Gift : The Form and Reason for Exchange in Archaic Societies
Paperback Edition: 2
In this, his most famous work, Marcel Mauss presented to the world a book which revolutionised our understanding of some of the basic structures of society. By identifying the complex web of exchange and obligation involved in the act of giving, Mauss called into question many of our social conventions and economic systems. In a world rife with runaway consumption, The Gift continues to excite and challenge.
Pages : 224
Publisher : Routledge
Publication date : 2001-10-11
Subjects: Non-fiction, Economics, Sociology, Sociology: Customs & Traditions