Malinowski's Argonauts of the Western Pacific was a major contribution to anthropological theory and method, while simultaneously establishing the sub-field of economic anthropology. Even a century after its publication, Malinowski's pioneering work remains critical for anthropology in a postcolonial age. This volume uses ethnographic studies from around the world to contextualize the work politically and intellectually, examining its gestation and influence from multiple perspectives. It critically explores the meaning of "economy" for Malinowski from his formation in the Austro-Hungarian Empire to his path-breaking fieldwork in Melanesia and ensuing career in London.
| ISBN: | 9781805395218 |
| Publication date: | 1st June 2024 |
| Author: | Chris Hann, Deborah James |
| Publisher: | Berghahn Books |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 362 pages |
| Series: | Max Planck Studies in Anthropology and Economy |
| Genres: |
Social and cultural anthropology Economic systems and structures History of scholarship (principally of social sciences and humanities) |
Malinowski's Argonauts of the Western Pacific was a major contribution to anthropological theory and method, while simultaneously establishing the sub-field of economic anthropology. Even a century after its publication, Malinowski's pioneering work remains critical for anthropology in a postcolonial age. This volume uses ethnographic studies from around the world to contextualize the work politically and intellectually, examining its gestation and influence from multiple perspectives. It critically explores the meaning of "economy" for Malinowski from his formation in the Austro-Hungarian Empire to his path-breaking fieldwork in Melanesia and ensuing career in London.
One Hundred Years of Argonauts features in the following genres: Social and cultural anthropology, Economic systems and structures, History of scholarship (principally of social sciences and humanities)
One Hundred Years of Argonauts is available in Hardback
One Hundred Years of Argonauts was written by Chris Hann, Deborah James and published by Berghahn Books
One Hundred Years of Argonauts has 362 pages
Yes it is part of Max Planck Studies in Anthropology and Economy series
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