Argonauts of the Western Pacific: An Account of Native Enterprise and Adventure in the Archipelagoes of Melanesian New Guinea

Argonauts of the Western Pacific: An Account of Native Enterprise and Adventure in the Archipelagoes of Melanesian New Guinea

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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.

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Book information

ISBN: 9780415090940
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Imprint: Routledge
Pub date:
DEWEY: 306.0899912
DEWEY edition: 21
Language: English
Number of pages: 527
Weight: 746g
Height: 216mm
Width: 138mm
Spine width: 36mm