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The primitive economics of the Trobriand Islanders

Economic journal • 31 • Published In 1921 • Pages: 1-16

By: Malinowski, Bronislaw.

Abstract
This article deals with the economic life of the Trobriand Islanders and covers the following subjects: natural resources, fishing, gardening, crafts and industries, land tenure, chieftainship, wealth and objects of wealth, magic and magicians in relation to economic production and distribution, exchange, barter, and ceremonial distribution of goods.
Subjects
Production and supply
culture
Trobriands
HRAF PubDate
1995
Region
Oceania
Sub Region
Melanesia
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Eugene Lerner
Field Date
1915-1916
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
Papua New Guinea
Notes
[by] Bronislaw Malinowski
LCSH
Trobriand Islanders