Book
Persistence of the gift: Tongan tradition in transnational context
Wilfrid Laurier University Press • Toronto, Ontario • Published In 2001 • Pages:
By: Evans, Mike.
Abstract
In this book, Evans argues for the continued presence of a gift economy in spite of Tonga's incorporation into the world capitalist system. According to Evans the traditional forms of labor and food exchange continue to operate at the village level, at least on the island where he did his fieldwork. The flow of wealth and food still moves along kinship networks, albeit now transnational in scope. Cash has entered the economy, however, it is treated in many instances as another form of gift. Social relationships still matter, although limited to more immediate familial and village relationships.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2006
- Region
- Oceania
- Sub Region
- Polynesia
- Document Type
- Book
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Ian Skoggard; 2004
- Field Date
- 1991-1993
- Coverage Date
- 1991-1993
- Coverage Place
- Ha'ano Island, Ha'apai region, Tonga
- Notes
- Mike Evans
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 189-201) and index
- LCCN
- c20019304714
- LCSH
- Tongans