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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | One Hundred Years of Argonauts: Malinowski, Ethnography and Economic Anthropology |
Editors | Deborah James, Chris Hann |
Publisher | Berghahn Books |
Number of pages | 326 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781805395232 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-1-80539-521-8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2024 |
Keywords
- Anthropology (General)
- Political and Economic Anthropology
- Theory and Methodology