Bronislaw Malinowski

Argonauts of the Western Pacific is a seminal anthropological work by Bronislaw Malinowski, first published in 1922. The book is an account of Malinowski's fieldwork among the Trobriand Islanders of Melanesian New Guinea, and is considered a classic of ethnography. The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides a detailed description of Trobriand society, including their economic, social, and religious practices. Malinowski describes the Trobrianders as a matrilineal society, where wealth and status are inherited through the mother's line. He also discusses their complex system of exchange, known as the kula ring, which involves the exchange of valuable shell ornaments between neighboring islands. The second part of the book focuses on Malinowski's methodological approach to fieldwork. He argues that the anthropologist must immerse themselves in the culture they are studying, living among the people and learning their language in order to gain a deep understanding of their customs and beliefs. Malinowski also emphasizes the importance of participant observation, where the anthropologist participates in the activities of the community they are studying. Argonauts of the Western Pacific is widely regarded as a groundbreaking work in the field of anthropology. Malinowski's detailed descriptions of Trobriand society and his innovative approach to fieldwork have influenced generations of anthropologists. The book remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of Melanesian culture and society. This Is A New Release Of The Original 1922 Edition. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Bronislaw Malinowski’s pathbreaking Argonauts of the Western Pacific is at once a detailed account of exchange in the Melanesian islands and a manifesto of a modernist anthropology. Malinowski argued that the goal of which the ethnographer should never lose sight is ‘to grasp the native’s point of view, his relation to life, to realise his vision of his world.’ Through vivid evocations of Kula life, including the building and launching of canoes, fishing expeditions and the role of myth and magic amongst the Kula people, Malinowski brilliantly describes an inter-island system of exchange - from gifts from father to son to swapping fish for yams - around which an entire community revolves. A classic of anthropology that did much to establish the primacy of painstaking fieldwork over the earlier anecdotal reports of travel writers, journalists and missionaries, it is a compelling insight into a world now largely lost from view. With a new foreword by Adam Kuper.

2013 Reprint of 1927 American Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Revised second edition of this classic text. Although the original text was published in 1923 it has been used as a textbook in many fields including linguistics, philosophy, language, cognitive science and most recently semantics and semiotics in general. The book has been in print continuously since 1923. Richards sets forth a contextual theory of Signs: that Words and Things are connected through their occurrence together with things. The book would later influence A. J. Ayer's "Language, Truth and Logic,", and both the Richards-Ogden book and the Ayer book would, in turn, influence Alec King and Martin Ketley in the writing of their book "The Control of Language," which appeared in 1939. This book would in turn influence C. S. Lewis in the writing of his defense of natural law and objective values, "The Abolition of Man (1943)." It is accompanied by the two supplementary essays by Bronislaw Malinowski and F. G. Crookshank.

The volume presents the diary of one of the great anthropologists at a crucial time in his career. Malinowski's major works grew out of his findings on field trips to New Guinea and North Melanesia from 1914-1918. His journals cover a considerable part of that period of pioneer research. The diary contains observations of native life and customs and vivid descriptions of landscapes. Many entries reveal his approach to his work and the sources of his thought. In his introduction, Raymond Firth discusses the significance of the notebooks which formed the basis for this volume. First published in 1967.

The Sexual Life of Savages in North Western Melanesia is a book written by Bronislaw Malinowski, a Polish anthropologist, in which he describes the sexual practices and customs of the Trobriand Islanders, a tribe living in the western Pacific Ocean. The book is based on Malinowski's fieldwork in the Trobriand Islands between 1915 and 1918, and it provides an in-depth analysis of the sexual behavior of the Trobriand Islanders, including their attitudes towards sex, their sexual practices, and their social organization based on sexual relationships. Malinowski argues that the Trobriand Islanders have a complex and sophisticated system of sexual customs and beliefs that are integral to their social and cultural life. The book is considered a classic in the field of anthropology and has been influential in shaping modern understandings of sexuality and culture. This is a new release of the original 1929 edition. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

""Magic, Science And Religion, And Other Essays"" is a collection of essays written by Bronislaw Malinowski, a renowned anthropologist who is considered one of the founders of modern anthropology. In this book, Malinowski explores the relationship between magic, science, and religion, and how they are intertwined in various cultures and societies around the world. The essays in this book cover a wide range of topics, including the role of magic in primitive societies, the scientific method in anthropology, and the importance of religion in social life. Malinowski draws on his extensive fieldwork in the Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea, and other parts of the world to provide a unique perspective on these issues. One of the key themes in this book is the idea that magic, science, and religion are not mutually exclusive, but rather different ways of understanding and interacting with the world. Malinowski argues that magic and religion are essential to primitive societies, providing a sense of order and meaning in a chaotic world. He also emphasizes the importance of scientific inquiry in anthropology, and the need to approach cultural practices and beliefs with an open mind and a critical eye. Overall, ""Magic, Science And Religion, And Other Essays"" is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of some of the most fundamental aspects of human culture and society. It is a must-read for anyone interested in anthropology, sociology, or the study of human behavior and belief systems. This is a new release of the original 1948 edition. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Crime and Custom in Savage Society represents Bronislaw Malinowski's major discussion of the relationship between law and society. Throughout his career he constructed a coherent science of anthropology, one modeled on the highest standards of practice and theory. Methodology steps forward as a core element of the refashioned anthropology, one that stipulates the manner in which anthropological data should be acquired. Malinowski's choice of law was not inevitable, but neither was it unmotivated. Anyone interested in understanding the social structure and organization of societies cannot avoid dealing with the concept of "law," even if it is to deny its presence. Law and anthropology have shown a natural affinity for one another, sharing a beneficial history of using the methods and viewpoints of one to inform and advance the other. The best lesson Malinowski provides us with comes in the last paragraphs of Crime and Custom in Savage Society: "The true problem is not to study how human life submits to rules; the real problem is how the rules become adapted to life." On that question, he has left us richly inspired to continue the quest.

This vintage text contains Bronislaw Malinowski's seminal treatise, "The Father in Primitive Psychology". It is an analysis of the relationship of society and psychology in tribal communities, and explores ideas of sex and procreation, kinship, myth, social organisation, and more. This fascinating text will appeal to those with a keen interest in psychology, and it would make for a great addition to collections of allied literature. The chapters of this book include: "Kinship and Descent in a Matrilineal Society", "The Male and Female Organism and the Sexual Impulse in Native Belief", "Reincarnation and the Way to Life from the Spirit World", "The Ignorance of Physiological Paternity", "Words and Deeds in Testimony", etcetera. Bronislaw Kasper Malinowski (1884 - 1942) was a Polish anthropologist, commonly hailed as one of the most influential of the twentieth-century. This volume is being republished now in an affordable, modern edition, complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

This antique text contains a detailed treatise on the contacting of indigenous tribes and communities on the continent of Africa. This brochure is a reprint of a series of papers that appeared during 1934, 1935 and 1936 in the journal of 'The African Institute' (the sponsor of the field-work out of which these discussions arose). All the contributions are written from first-hand experience, and thus make for an intriguing historical and cultural text. This book has been elected for modern republication due to its educational and historical value, and we are proud to republish it here complete with a new introductory biography of the author. Bronislaw Kasper Malinowski (1884 - 1942) was a Polish anthropologist, who is commonly hailed as one of the most influential anthropologists of the twentieth century.

This vintage book comprises three famous Malinowski essays on the subject of religion. Malinowski is one of the most important and influential anthropologists of all time. He is particularly renowned for his ability to combine the reality of human experience, with the cold calculations of science. An important collection of three of his most famous essays, "Magic, Science and Religion" provides its reader with a series of concepts concerning religion, magic, science, rite and myth. This is undertaken in an attempt to form a definite impression and understanding of the Trobrianders of New Guinea. The chapters of this book include: "Magic, Science and Religion", "Primitive Man and his Religion", "Rational Mastery by Man of his Surroundings", "Faith and Cult", "The Creative Acts of Religion", "Providence in Primitive Life", "Man's Selective Interest in Nature", etcetera. This book is being republished now in an affordable, modern edition - complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

This antiquarian book contains Bronislaw Malinowski's seminal treatise on civilisation and the notion of freedom. During World War Two, Malinowski became more and more obsessed with analysing world issues and the possible consequences of a totalitarian victory. As the war progressed, Malinowski also became preoccupied with the problems of peace and settlement, and was motivated to write this book, the final expression of his basic beliefs and conclusions regarding war, totalitarianism, and the future of humanity. A fascinating and thought-provoking text, this book is recommended for those with an interest in the themes of war and civilisation, and it constitutes a must-have for fans and collectors of Malinowski's work. The chapters of this book include: "Political Prelude", "Freedom in Scientific Analysis", "Freedom in the Birth and Growth of Culture", "The Meaning of Freedom", "Analysis of the Multiple Meanings", etcetera. This book is being republished now in an affordable, modern edition, complete with a new prefatory biography of the author.