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Since its first publication in English in 1954, The Gift, Marcel Mauss's groundbreaking study of the relation between forms of exchange and social ... More

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Arguing with Anthropology is a fresh and wholly original guide to key elements in anthropology, which teaches the ability to think, write and argue ... More

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The Question of the Gift is the first collection of new interdisciplinary essays on the gift. Bringing together scholars from a variety of fields, ... More

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This kit contains a rainbow assortment of safe, nonpermanent body adornment items, including an ornate bindi from India, cosmetic piercing, henna ... More

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Why must one give? Why must one accept what one has been given? And once one has accepted, why must one give in return? This chain of obligations is ... More

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Gift-giving is a classic topic in anthropology, where on-going debates involve the principle of reciprocity, the spirit of the gift, and the ... More

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Brings together sociological theory on solidarity and anthropological theory on gift exchange.

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Gorgeously illustrated, this two-color book pulls together the symbolic associations and meanings behind all manner of gifts--the ultimate reference ... More

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With easy techniques, this book shows how to create a gift that will be practical, decorative and original.

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"Gift Giving" brings together 21 scholars from a variety of disciplines--including consumer behavior, communications, and sociology--who are ... More

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"The Poison in the Gift" is a detailed ethnography of gift-giving in a North Indian village that powerfully demonstrates a new theoretical ... More

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Recently and starting in France, the interest in Mauss' work has increased noticeably as witnessed by several reassessments of its relevance to ... More

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From special royal thrones to outhouses, Harper uncovers fascinating facts about poop and other things bathroom-related throughout history in this ... More

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