One Hundred Years of Argonauts: Malinowski, Ethnography and Economic Anthropology

Malinowskis Argonauts of the Western Pacific was a significant contribution to anthropological theory and method, establishing economic anthropology and providing a postcolonial perspective. This volume contextualizes the work politically and intellectually, examining its gestation and influence from multiple perspectives.

Format: Hardback
Length: 362 pages
Publication date: 01 June 2024
Publisher: Berghahn Books

Malinowski's "Argonauts of the Western Pacific" was a groundbreaking work that significantly contributed to anthropological theory and method, while also establishing the sub-field of economic anthropology. Even a century after its publication, Malinowski's pioneering work remains essential for anthropology in a postcolonial age. This volume employs ethnographic studies from various parts of the world to provide a contextual understanding of the work, examining its development and influence from multiple perspectives. It critically explores the meaning of "economy" for Malinowski, tracing his intellectual journey from his upbringing in the Austro-Hungarian Empire to his groundbreaking fieldwork in Melanesia and his subsequent career in London.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781805395218