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Argonauts of the western Pacific : an account of native enterprise and adventure in the archipelagoes of Melanesian New Guinea. / by Bronislaw Malinowski ; preface by Sir James G. Frazer.

Title
Argonauts of the western Pacific : an account of native enterprise and adventure in the archipelagoes of Melanesian New Guinea. / by Bronislaw Malinowski ; preface by Sir James G. Frazer.
Author
Malinowski, Bronislaw, 1884-1942
Publication
New York : E.P. Dutton, 1961.

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Frazer, James George, 1854-1941
Description
xxxi, 527 p., 65 p. of plates : ill., maps; 19 cm.
Summary
Argonauts of the Western Pacific was a milestone in anthropological research and interpretation, and of particular interest to students of symbolism. The main concern of this classic text is a careful study of the Kula, the extensive and complex trading system maintained by natives of the Trobriand Islands, between themselves and neighboring islanders. Special attention is given to the role played by magic in the institution of the Kula, the social organization of the natives, and their mythology and folklore. -- Amazon.
Subject
  • Kula exchange
  • Economic anthropology > Trobriand Islands
  • Magic > Trobriand Islands
  • Folklore > Trobriand Islands
  • Ethnology > Trobriand Islands
  • Trobriand Islands (Papua New Guinea) > Economic conditions
Note
  • "A Dutton paperback."
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
Contents
Introduction: the subject, method and scope of this enquiry -- The country and inhabitants of the Kula District -- The natives of the Trobriand Islands -- The essentials of the Kula -- Canoes and sailing -- The ceremonial building of a Waga -- Launching of a canoe and ceremonial visiting-tribal economics in the Trobriands -- The departure of an overseas expedition -- The first halt of the fleet on Muwa -- Sailing on the sea-arm of Pilolu -- The story of shipwreck -- In the Amphletts-sociology of the Kula -- In Tewara and Sanaroa-mythology of the Kula -- On the beach of Sarubwoyna -- The Kula in Dobu-technicalities of the exchange -- The journey home-the fishing and working of the Kaloma shell -- The return visit of the Dobuans to Sinaketa -- Magic and the Kula -- The power of words in magic-some linguistic data -- The inland Kula -- Expeditions between Kiriwina and Kitava -- The remaining branches and offshoots of the Kula.
ISBN
0525470743
OCLC
  • 10645304
  • SCSB-10372145
Owning Institutions
Harvard Library