Description
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.
Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
199 pages
Language
English
Published
Oct 10, 2001
Publisher
Routledge
Editions
49 editions
ISBN-10
0415267498
ISBN-13
9780415267496