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Human Types
Av Raymond William Firth, Raymond Firth
Inbunden, 1983
852 kr
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Based on a wide range of field studies, Sir Raymond Firth discusses the geographical and historical factors that determine the development of racial groups; shows how culture is an out-growth of natural environment; and describes how various societies have solved the economic, technological, social …
Work of the Gods in Tikopia
Second Edition
Häftad, 2021
704 kr
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First published in 1939 and long out of print, this book remains unique as the only full and detailed account by a social anthropologist of a complete pagan Polynesian ritual cycle. This new single-volume edition omits some of the Tikopia vernacular texts, but includes a new theoretical …
Two Studies of Kinship in London
Häftad, 2021
631 kr
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In 1947 members of the Department of Anthropology at the London School of Economics, under the leadership of Professor Firth, made a study of kinship in a South London borough. More recently, to provide comparative material, Professor Garigue investigated kinship patterns among Italian immigrants …
Primitive Polynesian Economy
Häftad, 1975
346 kr
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“Primitive Polynesian Economy is one of the first serious attempts to apply the concepts of modern economic theory to the institutions of a primitive community, studied by anthropological field methods. In the small Polynesian island of Tikopia, Raymond Firth was able in the course of a year to …
Malay Fishermen
Their Peasant Economy
Häftad, 1975
350 kr
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As a general background, the first two chapters of the book discuss characteristics of Malay rural society, especially in the coastal area, in Kelantan; the main features of Malay marine fishing; and the particular situation of the fisheries in Kelantan and Trengganu. The body of the book then …
Religion: A Humanist Interpretation
Inbunden, 1995
2504 kr
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Religion: A Humanist Interpretation represents a lifetime's work on the anthropology of religion from a rather unusual personal viewpoint. Raymond Firth treats religion as a human art, capable of great intellectual and artistic achievements, but also of complex manipulation to serve the human …
Religion: A Humanist Interpretation
Häftad, 1995
646 kr
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Religion: A Humanist Interpretation represents a lifetime's work on the anthropology of religion from a rather unusual personal viewpoint. Raymond Firth treats religion as a human art, capable of great intellectual and artistic achievements, but also of complex manipulation to serve the human …
Malay Fishermen
Inbunden, 1998
4217 kr
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The social, political and economic impact of the decline of the old colonial powers in Africa, India and the Middle East are still key areas of scholarly research and debate. Based on careful social observation and empirical research, the titles in The Sociology of Development set of the …
Man and Culture
An Evaluation of the Work of Malinowski [1957]
Av Bronislaw Malinowski, Raymond Firth
Inbunden, 2001
3781 kr
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This volume is a reassessment of Malinowski's work by a group of his former pupils and colleagues. A frank evaluation, not a eulogy, it examines the real and lasting importance of Malinowski's contribution to a range of subjects.
Capital, Saving and Credit in Peasant Societies
Studies from Asia, Oceania, the Caribbean and middle America
Inbunden, 2004
3055 kr
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The formation and management of capital are among the central issues in economic growth, especially in 'under-developed' countries, and form the main theme in this volume. The societies examined vary widely, both geographically and also in terms of types of social and economic structures.First …
Elements of Social Organisation
Inbunden, 2004
3781 kr
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An illuminating introduction to the methods and problems of social anthropology, this book draws on a wide range of illustrations, including Raymond Firth's own experiences in New Zealand, Malaya and the Solomon Islands.The concept of social organisation is discussed with special reference to the …
Primitive Polynesian Economy
Inbunden, 2004
4217 kr
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A great classic of British anthropology, Primitive Polynesian Economy is structured as follows:· Problems of Primitive Economics· Food and Population in Tikopia· Knowledge, Technique and Economic Lore· The Labour Situation· Ritual in Productive Activity· Economic Functions of the Chiefs· Property …
Social Change in Tikopia
Re-study of a Polynesian community after a generation
Inbunden, 2004
3055 kr
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Re-visiting Tikopia a decade after his first visit, Raymond Firth here examines what impact the forces of modernization had on Tikopia society with regard to economics, law, politics and social affairs. Suffering a famine whilst there, the author also examined the issues of responsibility for the …
Themes in Economic Anthropology
Inbunden, 2004
3781 kr
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The main focus of the volume - the processes of choice and decision-making in different economic systems - offers exceptional scope for the convergence of economic and anthropological perspectives. It concentrates on transactions that both express and influence social relationships and …
We the Tikopia
A sociological study of kinship in primitive Polynesia
Inbunden, 2004
4217 kr
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Recognized as a major work when first published, this title has, over the years, become a classic. Forming the basis of modern social anthropology, We the Tikiopia stands in the forefront of its literature. The book is an excellent example of fieldwork analysis of a primitive society; a complete …
We the Tikopia
A sociological study of kinship in primitive Polynesia
Häftad, 2011
910 kr
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Recognized as a major work when first published, this title has, over the years, become a classic. Forming the basis of modern social anthropology, We the Tikiopia stands in the forefront of its literature. The book is an excellent example of fieldwork analysis of a primitive society; a complete …
Malay Fishermen
Häftad, 2010
747 kr
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The social, political and economic impact of the decline of the old colonial powers in Africa, India and the Middle East are still key areas of scholarly research and debate. Based on careful social observation and empirical research, the titles in The Sociology of Development set of the …
Man and Culture
An Evaluation of the Work of Malinowski [1957]
Av Bronislaw Malinowski, Raymond Firth
Häftad, 2010
747 kr
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This volume is a reassessment of Malinowski's work by a group of his former pupils and colleagues. A frank evaluation, not a eulogy, it examines the real and lasting importance of Malinowski's contribution to a range of subjects.
Symbols (Routledge Revivals)
Public and Private
Inbunden, 2011
3055 kr
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This book first published in 1973 offers a broad survey of the study of symbolic ideas and behaviour.The study of symbolism is popular nowadays and anthropologists have made substantial contributions to it. Raymond Firth has long been internationally known for his field research in the Solomons and …
Symbols (Routledge Revivals)
Public and Private
Häftad, 2013
907 kr
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This book first published in 1971 offers a broad survey of the study of symbolic ideas and behaviour.The study of symbolism is popular nowadays and anthropologists have made substantial contributions to it. Raymond Firth has long been internationally known for his field research in the Solomons and …
Tikopia Ritual and Belief (Routledge Revivals)
Inbunden, 2011
3055 kr
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First published in 1967, this book gives some of the fruits of the author's study of Tikopia ways of thought as the result of three field expeditions. Most Polynesians became Christians more than a century ago but Tikopia had a substantial pagan population until quite recent years. This book of …
Tikopia Ritual and Belief (Routledge Revivals)
Häftad, 2012
913 kr
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First published in 1967, this book gives some of the fruits of the author's study of Tikopia ways of thought as the result of three field expeditions. Most Polynesians became Christians more than a century ago but Tikopia had a substantial pagan population until quite recent years. This book of …
Rank and Religion in Tikopia (Routledge Revivals)
A Study in Polynesian Paganism and Conversion to Christianity.
Inbunden, 2011
3055 kr
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Originally published in 1970, this book represents a unique study of beliefs and ritual practices in a pagan religion, and of the processes by which a transformation to Christianity took place.Christianity came to the major islands of Polynesia nearly two centuries ago, and within a couple of …
Rank and Religion in Tikopia (Routledge Revivals)
A Study in Polynesian Paganism and Conversion to Christianity.
Häftad, 2012
646 kr
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Originally published in 1970, this book represents a unique study of beliefs and ritual practices in a pagan religion, and of the processes by which a transformation to Christianity took place.Christianity came to the major islands of Polynesia nearly two centuries ago, and within a couple of …
Primitive Economics of the New Zealand Maori (Routledge Revivals)
Inbunden, 2011
3055 kr
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First published in 1929, Raymond Firth’s original and insightful study offers an incredibly detailed account of the social and economic organisation of the Maori people before their contact with Western civilisation.Bridging the gap between anthropology and economics, the work covers the class …
Primitive Economics of the New Zealand Maori (Routledge Revivals)
Häftad, 2012
791 kr
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First published in 1929, Raymond Firth’s original and insightful study offers an incredibly detailed account of the social and economic organisation of the Maori people before their contact with Western civilisation.Bridging the gap between anthropology and economics, the work covers the class …
Elements of Social Organisation
Häftad, 2013
747 kr
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An illuminating introduction to the methods and problems of social anthropology, this book draws on a wide range of illustrations, including Raymond Firth's own experiences in New Zealand, Malaya and the Solomon Islands.The concept of social organisation is discussed with special reference to the …
Social Change in Tikopia
Re-study of a Polynesian community after a generation
Häftad, 2013
747 kr
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Re-visiting Tikopia a decade after his first visit, Raymond Firth here examines what impact the forces of modernization had on Tikopia society with regard to economics, law, politics and social affairs. Suffering a famine whilst there, the author also examined the issues of responsibility for the …
Primitive Polynesian Economy
Häftad, 2013
747 kr
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A great classic of British anthropology, Primitive Polynesian Economy is structured as follows:· Problems of Primitive Economics· Food and Population in Tikopia· Knowledge, Technique and Economic Lore· The Labour Situation· Ritual in Productive Activity· Economic Functions of the Chiefs· Property …
Themes in Economic Anthropology
Häftad, 2013
747 kr
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The main focus of the volume - the processes of choice and decision-making in different economic systems - offers exceptional scope for the convergence of economic and anthropological perspectives. It concentrates on transactions that both express and influence social relationships and …
