Argonauts of the Western Pacific: An Account of Native Enterprise and Adventure in the Archipelagoes of Melanesian New Guinea
A foundational study of Melanesian trade, ritual, and social organization based on extensive fieldwork in the Trobriand Islands.
About This Book
This classic ethnographic work examines the economic and social systems of the Trobriand Islanders in Melanesian New Guinea.
The study explores the Kula exchange, a ceremonial trading network that connects communities across the archipelago.
Malinowski documents daily life, kinship structures, and the role of magic and ritual in Melanesian society.
The book provides detailed observations on native enterprise, adventure, and the cultural significance of exchange practices.
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