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Focusing on the intricate system of exchange among the Kula people in the Melanesian islands, Malinowski presents a vivid portrayal of their culture, including canoe building, fishing, and the significance of myth and magic. His work emphasizes understanding the native perspective and reveals how these exchanges, such as gifts and trade, are central to community life. This groundbreaking study not only documents cultural practices but also serves as a foundational text for modern anthropology, advocating for a deeper comprehension of indigenous worldviews.
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Argonauts of the Western Pacific, Bronisław Kasper Malinowski
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- Released
- 2015
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- Title
- Argonauts of the Western Pacific
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Bronisław Kasper Malinowski
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Released
- 2015
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 542
- ISBN13
- 9781138132719
- Category
- Social sciences, Ethnography
- Description
- Focusing on the intricate system of exchange among the Kula people in the Melanesian islands, Malinowski presents a vivid portrayal of their culture, including canoe building, fishing, and the significance of myth and magic. His work emphasizes understanding the native perspective and reveals how these exchanges, such as gifts and trade, are central to community life. This groundbreaking study not only documents cultural practices but also serves as a foundational text for modern anthropology, advocating for a deeper comprehension of indigenous worldviews.