In this, his most famous work, Marcel Mauss presented to the world a book which revolutionized our understanding of some of the basic structures of society.
About the Author Marcel Mauss (1872 - 1950).
In a world rife with runaway consumption, The Gift continues to excite and challenge.
By identifying the complex web of Exchange and obligation involved in the act of giving, Mauss called into question many of our social conventions and economic systems.
In this, his most famous work, Marcel Mauss presented to the world a book which revolutionized our understanding of some of the basic structures of society