The Gift Economy [Hardcover]

David J. Cheal (Author)

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Publication Date: November 1988

Theories of gift and exchange have been well developed in anthropology. David Cheal applies his own findings to modern, industrial societies showing how the sociology of the gift relates to current theories about gender, family and religion. This book should be of interest to students and lecturers of sociology, anthropology, economic sociology and social psychology.

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Product Details

Hardcover: 240 pages
Publisher: Routledge (November 1988)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0415006414
ISBN-13: 978-0415006415
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,020,178 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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