Аргонавты Западной Тихого океана | Argonauts of the Western Pacific

Argonauts of the Western Pacific

Bronislaw Malinowski, 2014

Overview

Bronislaw Malinowski's groundbreaking study, Argonauts of the Western Pacific, offers a detailed examination of exchange systems in the Melanesian islands and serves as a foundational text for modernist anthropology. Malinowski emphasized the ethnographer's role in understanding the 'native's point of view' and their worldview. Through vivid descriptions of Kula life, including canoe construction, fishing, and the significance of myth and magic, the book illuminates an inter-island exchange network vital to community life.

Who it's for

• Students of anthropology and sociology
• Readers interested in cultural exchange and fieldwork
• Those studying Melanesian cultures

Key features

• Language: English
• Pages: 562
• Binding: Paperback
• Publisher: Taylor&Francis
• Year: 2014
• ISBN: 9780415738644