The Gift
| Author | : Marcel Mauss |
| Publisher | : Taylor & Francis |
| Total Pages | : 228 |
| Release | : 2024-11-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781040287569 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1040287565 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (565 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Gift by : Marcel Mauss
Download or read book The Gift written by Marcel Mauss and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-11-01 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
