The Sexual Life Of Savages In North-Western Melanesia
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Bronislaw Malinowski
Binding: Paperback
Published: Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1982
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Binding cracking. All pages intact.
This seminal work of anthropology presents a meticulous ethnographic study. It chronicles the intricate social and sexual customs of the Trobriand Islanders, offering an unparalleled look into their kinship systems, marriage rituals, and daily existence. Malinowski's groundbreaking research uncovers the complex interplay between individual desire and societal norms within a non-Western culture. The text illustrates the profound impact of cultural context on human behavior and social organization. This classic volume remains an essential read for anyone interested in the foundations of modern anthropology and cross-cultural understanding.
Author: Bronislaw Malinowski
Binding: Paperback
Published: Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1982
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Binding cracking. All pages intact.
This seminal work of anthropology presents a meticulous ethnographic study. It chronicles the intricate social and sexual customs of the Trobriand Islanders, offering an unparalleled look into their kinship systems, marriage rituals, and daily existence. Malinowski's groundbreaking research uncovers the complex interplay between individual desire and societal norms within a non-Western culture. The text illustrates the profound impact of cultural context on human behavior and social organization. This classic volume remains an essential read for anyone interested in the foundations of modern anthropology and cross-cultural understanding.