Argonauts of the Western Pacific: An Account of Native Enterprise and Adventure in the Archipelagoes of Melanesian New Guinea
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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LibraryThing ReviewUser Review - dono421846 - LibraryThing
One of those classics works more often talked about than actually read. While the main points can be conveyed in a short synopsis, the significance of the work for anthropology as a whole can only be gleaned through the full text itself. Read full review