Sociology and Anthropology

Author: Marcel Mauss
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Publication Date: 2003-11-01
Features: This is a classic work by the renowned French sociologist and anthropologist Marcel Mauss, featuring a collection of top-quality, rich sociological essays published between 1904 and 1938. It presents highly creative comparative studies on the relationship between forms of exchange and social structure. This anthology holds immense reference value for sociological researchers. Marcel Mauss (1872.5-1950.2) was a famous French sociologist and anthropologist who conducted highly creative comparative studies on the relationship between forms of exchange and social structure. His views on ethnological theory and methodology also influenced many sociologists. Mauss was the nephew of the sociologist émile Durkheim and assisted his uncle in writing numerous works. This anthology includes his rich sociological essays. His influential work "The Gift" focuses on the exchange and contractual forms of indigenous peoples in Melanesia, Polynesia, and the northwestern coast of North America, exploring the religious, legal, economic, mythological, and other aspects of behaviors such as giving, receiving, and reciprocity. The publication of this anthology greatly facilitates the study and reference of sociological researchers.