The Gift -

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The Form and Reason for Exchange in Archaic Societies

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In this, his most famous work, Marcel Mauss presented to the world a book which revolutionized 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.

Product code: 9780415267496

ISBN 9780415267496
Edition 2nd edition
Dimensions (HxWxD in mm) H198xW129
Series Routledge Classics
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
No. Of Pages 224
When first published, The Gift served as nothing less than an onslaught on contemporary political theory. This edition confirms the continuing relevance of Mauss's highly original perspective.