In the Absence of the Gift : New Forms of Value and Personhood in a Papua New Guinea Community.
- 1st ed.
- 1 online resource (210 pages)
- Pacific Perspectives: Studies of the European Society for Oceanists Series ; v.5 .
- Pacific Perspectives: Studies of the European Society for Oceanists Series .
In the Absence of the Gift -- In the Absence of the Gift -- Contents -- Figures and Tables -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- 1 - The Historical Roots of aSingaut Economy♦l -- 2 -Visible While Away -- 3 - The Power of Words -- 4 - It's Never Tomorrow -- 5 - The Historical Roots of Community as aLevel of Organization and as a Concept -- 6 - To Benefit the 'Community' -- 7 - All Things Considered -- Conclusion -- References -- Index.
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9781782387824
Ethnology-Papua New Guinea. Community life-Papua New Guinea. Kinship-Papua New Guinea. Social values-Papua New Guinea. Identity (Psychology)-Papua New Guinea. Individuality-Papua New Guinea. Papua New Guinea-Social life and customs. Papua New Guinea-Ethnic relations. Papua New Guinea-Emigration and immigration-Social aspects. Papua New Guinea-Economic conditions.