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Reciprocity and structure: a semiotic analysis of some Orokaiva exchange data

Man • 14 (2) • Published In 1979 • Pages: 271-285

By: Schwimmer, Eric G..

Abstract
In this source, the author presents a semiotic analysis of Orokaiva reciprocity and gift exchange. After outlining the semiotic method, he discusses the vernacular terminology of the Orokaiva exchange system with reference to mythology. He concludes that there is a connection between the rules of the reciprocity and gift exchange system and the Orokaiva perception of world order.
Subjects
Theoretical orientation in research and its results
Semantics
Exchange transactions
Mythology
culture
Orokaiva
HRAF PubDate
2004
Region
Oceania
Sub Region
Melanesia
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Marlene Martin ; 1984
Field Date
1966-1970
Coverage Date
Summer 1970
Coverage Place
Northern Province, Papua New Guinea
Notes
Erik Schwimmer
Includes bibliographical references (p. 284-285)
LCCN
sf 80000548
LCSH
Orokaiva (Papua New Guinea people)