The Gift
byMarcel Mauss
Genres: Sociology
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.
Language
en
Published on
10/11/2001
Pages
224
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780415267496
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