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The Average Review score is 4.2 on a scale of 5.0. Total 12 reviewers are considered to generate the average review. Some of the new or latest reviews in Social Sciences might be helpful and interesting to you. This average review is fetched by Kirsten Tranter and posted on 30 March

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[ 4.0 stars ] "Worth the read because it responds to the lurking suspicion in my mind that there is more to philanthropy than selfless giving.Mauss posits the notion that all so-called " free gifts" are actually part of a complex and deeply ingrained cultural practice in us all of exchanging gifts. Whether for religious or charitable purposes, this insight suggests that in fact they are all part of a set of mutu ..." Courtesy by Amazon
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[ 3.0 stars ] "Marcel Mauss' "The Gift" (1925) is one of the most influential pieces of anthropology written in the twentieth century. It explores the economies of pre-capitalist cultures and peoples from several different parts of the world, including Melanesia, Polynesia, and the Pacific Northwest. This specific edition, with an introduction by Mary Douglas (a magnificent anthropologist in her own right) ..." Courtesy by Amazon
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[ 4.0 stars ] "Could have been a little bit better copy. It has some marks and mostly written on the pages. A little hard to read. ..." Courtesy by Amazon
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[ 5.0 stars ] "The book "The Gift" arrived on time, it was not too expensive and it was in perfect order upon reception ..." Courtesy by Amazon
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[ 4.0 stars ] "This book reports on the traditions and obligations surrounding gift exchanges in primitive societies. Very interesting, although the author's style is somewhat stilted. The idea that objects have their own "personalities" and "want" to be exchanged was intriguing. The obligations surrounding gift exchanges in primitive societies were similar to our current obsession with giving equally val ..." Courtesy by Amazon
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Available	Yes
Author	Marcel Mauss
Binding	Paperback
Creator	W. D. Halls
EAN	9780393320435
ISBN	039332043X
Label	W. W. Norton & Company
Manufacturer	W. W. Norton & Company
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	184
PackageQuantity	1
ProductGroup	Book
ProductTypeName	ABIS_BOOK
PublicationDate	2000-08-17
Publisher	W. W. Norton & Company
Studio	W. W. Norton & Company
Title	The Gift: The Form and Reason for Exchange in Archaic Societies

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