Sykes, Karen (1960-....)

Arguing with anthropology an introduction to critical theories of the gift / [Texte imprimé] : Karen Sykes - London ; New York : Routledge, 2005 - 1 vol. (X-244 p.) : ill. ; 24 cm

Bibliogr. p. 222-236

A sceptical introduction to theories of gift exchange -- The awkward legacy of the noble savage -- Gathering thoughts in fieldwork -- Keeping relationships, meeting obligations -- Exchanging people, giving reasons -- Debt in postcolonial society -- Mistaking how and when to give -- Envisioning bourgeois subjects -- Giving beyond reason -- Virtually real exchange -- Interests in cultural property -- Giving anthropology a/way

978-0-415-25443-4

Ceremonial exchange Gifts Anthropology--Philosophy

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