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The Enigma of the Gift

About The Enigma of the Gift

This work reassesses the significance of gifts in social life by focusing on sacred objects which are never exchanged despite the value they possess. The author argues that traditional theories of gift-giving are flawed because they consider only exchangeable gifts.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780226300450
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 288
  • Published:
  • February 3, 1999
  • Edition:
  • 2
  • Weight:
  • 660 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: October 24, 2024

Description of The Enigma of the Gift

This work reassesses the significance of gifts in social life by focusing on sacred objects which are never exchanged despite the value they possess. The author argues that traditional theories of gift-giving are flawed because they consider only exchangeable gifts.

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