Malinowski’s politics: between imperial trusteeship and colonial trade: Malinowski, Ethnography, and Economic Anthropology

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Abstract

Malinowski’s Argonauts of the Western Pacific was a major contribution to anthropological theory and method, while simultaneously establishing the sub-field of economic anthropology. Even a century after its publication, Malinowski’s pioneering work remains critical for anthropology in a postcolonial age. This volume uses ethnographic studies from around the world to contextualize the work politically and intellectually, examining its gestation and influence from multiple perspectives. It critically explores the meaning of “economy” for Malinowski from his formation in the Austro-Hungarian Empire to his path-breaking fieldwork in Melanesia and ensuing career in London.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationOne Hundred Years of Argonauts: Malinowski, Ethnography and Economic Anthropology
EditorsDeborah James, Chris Hann
PublisherBerghahn Books
Number of pages326
ISBN (Electronic)9781805395232
ISBN (Print)978-1-80539-521-8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2024

Keywords

  • Anthropology (General)
  • Political and Economic Anthropology
  • Theory and Methodology

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