Crime and Custom in Savage Society

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Focusing on Melanesian society, this influential work by Bronis aw Kasper Malinowski details the social and economic customs of the Trobriand Islanders, capturing the essence of a culture in decline. Initially published in 1929, it has become a cornerstone of social anthropology. The new edition includes a specially commissioned biography, providing deeper insight into Malinowski's life and contributions to the field. This republished classic highlights the significance of his ethnographic research in Oceania during the early twentieth century.