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Argonauts of the western Pacific : an account of native enterprise and adventure in the Archipelagoes of Melanisian New Guinea / by Bronislaw Malinowski ; pref. by Sir James George Frazer.
Argonauts of the Western Pacific was a milestone in anthropological research and interpretation, and of particular interest to students of symbolism. The main concern of this classic text is a careful study of the Kula, the extensive and complex trading system maintained by natives of the Trobriand Islands, between themselves and neighboring islanders. Special attention is given to the role played by magic in the institution of the Kula, the social organization of the natives, and their mythology and folklore. -- Amazon
Record details
- ISBN: 0525470743
- ISBN: 9780525470748
- Physical Description: xxxi, 527 pages : illustrations, maps ; 19 cm.
- Publisher: New York : Dutton, 1961.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
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- Subject:
- Anthropology > New Guinea.
Ethnology > New Guinea.
Folklore > New Guinea.
Magic.
Barter.
Kula exchange.
Trobriand Islands (Papua New Guinea)
Anthropology.
Ethnology.
Folklore.
New Guinea.
Papua New Guinea > Trobriand Islands.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lummi Library | GN 671 .N5 M35 1961 | 266364 | Stacks | Available | - |