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Exploring the complexities of gift-giving, this book delves into its socio-ethical implications and integrative potential. It begins with a contemporary overview of motives and rules surrounding gift exchanges, then invites readers to reflect on historical practices like sacrifice and food-sharing, which form the foundation of traditional societies. The evolution of hospitality is also examined, leading to a deeper analysis of the anthropology of giving and its significance across cultures.
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Sociology of Giving, Helmuth Berking
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- Released
- 1999
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- Title
- Sociology of Giving
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Helmuth Berking
- Publisher
- Sage Publications, Inc.
- Released
- 1999
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 176
- ISBN13
- 9780761956488
- Category
- Social sciences
- Description
- Exploring the complexities of gift-giving, this book delves into its socio-ethical implications and integrative potential. It begins with a contemporary overview of motives and rules surrounding gift exchanges, then invites readers to reflect on historical practices like sacrifice and food-sharing, which form the foundation of traditional societies. The evolution of hospitality is also examined, leading to a deeper analysis of the anthropology of giving and its significance across cultures.