The logic of the gift
Subtitle: toward an ethic of generosity
By: edited by Alan D. Schrift.
Contributors: Schrift, Alan D., 1955-
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 1997
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 334
Subjects: Generosity.; Gifts.
Description: In recent years, attacks upon fundamental notions of social welfare have spurred widespread discussion concerning the nature of gifts and gift giving. What assumptions about gift giving and generosity are at work in our society? The Logic of the Gift is an interdisciplinary collection that brings together some of the classic essays on gifts and gift giving, alongside work especially written for this volume.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 327-330) and index.