The Sexual Life Of Savages In North-Western Melanesia

The Sexual Life Of Savages In North-Western Melanesia

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Author: Bronislaw Malinowski
Binding: Paperback
Published: -

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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

This seminal work of anthropology, The Sexual Life Of Savages In North-Western Melanesia, presents a meticulous ethnographic study of the Trobriand Islanders. It uncovers the intricate social structures and customs surrounding kinship, marriage, and sexual practices within their society. Malinowski's groundbreaking research details the complex interplay of cultural norms and individual behaviors, offering a profound understanding of human sexuality in a non-Western context. The academic tone and rigorous observation illustrate the author's pioneering approach to fieldwork. This volume remains an essential text for anyone studying cultural anthropology or the history of ethnographic research.

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Author: Bronislaw Malinowski
Binding: Paperback
Published: -

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

This seminal work of anthropology, The Sexual Life Of Savages In North-Western Melanesia, presents a meticulous ethnographic study of the Trobriand Islanders. It uncovers the intricate social structures and customs surrounding kinship, marriage, and sexual practices within their society. Malinowski's groundbreaking research details the complex interplay of cultural norms and individual behaviors, offering a profound understanding of human sexuality in a non-Western context. The academic tone and rigorous observation illustrate the author's pioneering approach to fieldwork. This volume remains an essential text for anyone studying cultural anthropology or the history of ethnographic research.