Argonauts of the Western Pacific
Download or Read eBook Argonauts of the Western Pacific PDF written by Bronislaw Malinowski and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002-09-10 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Bronislaw Malinowski |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 608 |
Release | : 2002-09-10 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781134875245 |
ISBN-13 | : 113487524X |
Rating | : 4/5 (45 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Argonauts of the Western Pacific by : Bronislaw Malinowski
Book excerpt: First published in 1922, this classic text examines the extensive and complex trading system maintained by the Trobriand Islanders. While the main theme is economics and social organization, the power of magic, mythology and folklore are also examined.