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When we think of giving gifts, we think of exchanging objects that carry with them economic or symbolic value. But is every valuable thing a potentially exchangeable item, whose value can be transferred? In The Enigma of the Gift, the distinguished French anthropologist Maurice Godelier reassesses the significance of gifts in social life by focusing on sacred objects, which are never exchanged despite the value they possess.Beginning with an analysis of the seminal work of Marcel Mauss and Claude LviStrass, and drawing on his own fieldwork in Melanesia, Godelier argues that traditional theories are flawed because they consider only exchangeable gifts. By explaining giftgiving in terms of sacred objects and the authoritative conferral of power associated with them, Godelier challenges both recent and traditional theories of giftgiving, provocatively refreshing a traditional debate.Elegantly translated by Nora Scott, The Enigma of the Gift is at once a major theoretical contribution and an essential guide to the history of the theory of the gift.
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Intriguing but Not for Everyone
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A Beautiful Conversation Starter
This gift is not only beautiful but also sparks great conversations. The way it was wrapped made it feel special too. However, the delivery took a little longer than expected. Still, it made a lovely present for my wife’s birthday!
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Emily Johnson
A Beautiful Conversation Starter
This gift is not only beautiful but also sparks great conversations. The way it was wrapped made it feel special too. However, the delivery took a little longer than expected. Still, it made a lovely present for my wife’s birthday!
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Perfect for the Puzzle Lovers!
I bought The Enigma of the Gift for my friend who loves brain teasers, and they absolutely loved it! The quality is great, and the design is so unique. It really stands out from any other gifts I’ve given before. Will purchase again!
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