{"product_id":"the-gift-marcel-mauss-9789371238236","title":"The Gift: The Form and Reason for Exchange in Archaic Societies","description":"\"The Gift: The Form and Reason for Exchange in Archaic Societies\" stands as a timeless classic in the field of anthropology, offering a profound understanding of the cultural, social, and psychological dimensions of gift exchange. Marcel Mauss's meticulous analysis takes readers on a fascinating journey across cultures and time periods, uncovering the universal principles that underlie the practice of giving and receiving. From tribal societies to ancient civilizations, Mauss reveals how gift-giving transcends mere material exchange, serving as a means of establishing and maintaining social bonds, expressing gratitude, and reinforcing social hierarchies.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Marcel Mauss\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 9371238232\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9789371238236\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tgc Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/29\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 90\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.29lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.22d","brand":"Marcel Mauss","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49173475557631,"sku":"9789371238236","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-gift-marcel-mauss-9789371238236","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}