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ARGONAUTS OF THE WESTERN PACIFIC
AN ACCOUNT OF NATIVE ENTERPRISE AND ADVENTURE IN THE ARCHIPELAGOES OF MELANESIAN NEW GUINEA |
| By: |
Bronislaw Malinowski |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£58.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0415090946 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780415090940 |
| Publisher: |
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
12 October, 1978 |
| Pages: |
620 |
| Description: |
First published in 1922, this classic text examines the extensive and complex trading system maintained by the Trobriand Islanders. While the main theme is economics and social organization, the power of magic, mythology and folklore are also examined. |
| Synopsis: |
First published in 1922, this classic text examines the extensive and complex trading system maintained by the Trobriand Islanders. While the main theme is economics and social organization, the power of magic, mythology and folklore are also examined. |
| Illustrations: |
66ill.2figs.5M. |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Routledge |
| Returns: |
Returnable |