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About The Gift

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Part 1: “The Exchange of Gifts and the Obligation to Reciprocate (Polynesia)”

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Part 2: “The Extension of This System: Liberality, Honour, Money”

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Part 3: “Survivals of These Principles in Ancient Systems of Law and Ancient Economies”

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