Theories of the Gift in South Asia

Theories of the Gift in South Asia
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 220
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ISBN-10 : 9781135878511
ISBN-13 : 113587851X
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Book Synopsis Theories of the Gift in South Asia by : Maria Heim

Download or read book Theories of the Gift in South Asia written by Maria Heim and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-09-28 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the ethical and social implications of unilateral gifts of esteem, offering a perceptive guide to the uniquely South Asian contributors to theoretical work on the gift.


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