The Flow of Gifts: Reciprocity and Social Networks in a Chinese Village
by Yunxiang Yan
An anthropological study of gift exchange, reciprocity, and social networks in a rural Chinese village, based on detailed fieldwork.
About This Book
This book examines the dynamics of gift giving and reciprocity within a Chinese village setting.
It explores how social networks are formed and maintained through everyday exchanges.
The study draws on detailed fieldwork to analyze patterns of obligation and relationship building.
Readers gain insight into the cultural significance of gifts in rural Chinese society.
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