num_pages: 199
description: 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: English
title: The Gift: The Form and Reason for Exchange in Archaic Societies
titlecomplete: The Gift: The Form and Reason for Exchange in Archaic Societies
genres: Classics, History, Philosophy, Sociology, Economics, School, Nonfiction, Theory, Academic, Anthropology
ratings_count: 3397
publisher: Routledge