Sociology of giving /

We all give and receive gifts. But few of us reflect on the risks and uncertainties inherent to this form. For example, to give means to acquire power, to effect a symbolic exchange, to initiate ties and alliances, to convey social messages to others and to classify our own status. Gift-giving is al...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Berking, Helmuth
Other Authors:	Camiller, Patrick
Format:	Book
Language:	English German
Published:	London ; Thousand Oaks, CA : Sage, 1999 London ; Thousand Oaks, Calif. : 1999 London ; Thousand Oaks, CA : 1999
Series:	Theory, culture & society (Unnumbered) Theory, culture & society (Unnumbered)
Subjects:	Generosity > Moral and ethical aspects Generosity > Social aspects Gifts > Social aspects Self Self-interest Ego Generosity Social aspects

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