Gift; Forms and Functions of Exchange in Archaic Societies

Description

Classic work of anthropology, on the social function of gift exchange. First published in French in 1950. First translated into English 1954. Has inspired many subsequent studies of gift-giving.

First Sentence

During this research into the extension of contractual gifts, it seemed for a long time as if potlatch proper did not exist in Polynesia.

Excerpt

During this research into the extension of contractual gifts, it seemed for a long time as if potlatch proper did not exist in Polynesia.

Subjects

Other Editions

• Gift; Forms and Functions of Exchange in Archaic SocietiesCreative Media Partners, LLC2022-01-01
• Essai sur le donPresses Universitaires de France1950-01-01
• The giftCohen & West1954-01-01
• The giftFree Press1954-01-01
• The GiftRoutledge1989-01-01
• The GiftW W Norton & Co Inc1989-12-01