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During this research into the extension of contractual gifts, it seemed for a long time as if potlatch proper did not exist in Polynesia.
During this research into the extension of contractual gifts, it seemed for a long time as if potlatch proper did not exist in Polynesia.
About this book
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.
Themes & subjects
GiftsSocial structureanthropologyexchangegift exchangepotlatch
First published 1968About the author
Marcel Mauss
1872 – 1950
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