Baloma: The Spirits of the Dead in the Trobriand Islands
- 124 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Bronisław Malinowski was a Polish anthropologist whose pioneering work in ethnographic fieldwork profoundly shaped the study of Melanesia and reciprocity. His approach to fieldwork, emphasizing deep immersion within a culture, became a cornerstone of modern anthropology. Malinowski's innovative methods and focus on understanding societies from the inside out redefined the discipline. His extensive contributions continue to inform our understanding of human relationships and cultural dynamics.







Exploring the intricate social structures of Australian Aborigines, this work delves into family dynamics, kinship, and cultural practices. Malinowski's anthropological insights reveal how these communities navigate relationships and social obligations, offering a unique perspective on their way of life. The book emphasizes the significance of family in shaping identity and social cohesion among Indigenous populations, making it a vital contribution to the understanding of Aboriginal culture and anthropology.
Exploring the interplay between myth, magic, and human psychology, this work by Bronislaw Malinowski delves into how primitive myths shape psychological experiences. Originally published in 1926, it offers insights into the significance of these cultural elements in understanding human behavior. The republished edition includes a new biography of the author, providing additional context to his influential contributions to anthropology and psychology.
This book is one of the most important works of modern anthropology. Starting from his studies of the Melanesian society on the Trobriand Islands off New Guinea, Malinowski describes and examines the ways in which Trobriand Islanders structure and maintain the social and economic order of their tribe. "The true problem", Malinowski says, "is not to study how human life submits to rules; the real problem is how the rules become adapted to life." Crime and Custom in Savage Society is a necessary book to understand the articulate relationship between law and society. This is a new edition of the Kegan Paul, Trench, Teuber & Co. 1940 publication.
As part of Papua New Guinea, the Trobriant Islands are located in a bordering sea of the Pacific Ocean. At the beginning of the 20th century the anthropologist Bronislaw Malinowski was one of the first to explore the archipelago in the South Sea and ist inhabitants. In the context of his work he discovered that Freund s psychoanalytic universality thesis regarding the Oedipus complex is not true for the islanders.§In this first volume out of three, Malinowsky deals with the tribal economics and social organizations as well as the trobriandan gardening techniques and the magic within this kind of work.
Exploring the intricate ties between society and psychology in tribal communities, this treatise delves into themes such as kinship, sexuality, and myth. It features chapters that address matrilineal societies, native beliefs about sexuality, and concepts of reincarnation. Bronislaw Malinowski, a pivotal figure in anthropology, offers a profound examination of these topics, making it a valuable resource for those interested in psychology and anthropology. This modern edition includes a new biography of the author, enhancing its appeal for collectors and scholars alike.