Sociology Of Giving
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Originally published | September 20, 1999 |
Authors | Helmuth Berking |
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ID | 3096774 |
About 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. . . .