{"product_id":"a-sociological-examination-of-the-gift-economy-envisioning-the-future-hardcover","title":"A Sociological Examination of the Gift Economy: Envisioning the Future - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eVjeran Katunaric\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the advent of colonialism and the monetarized market economy, the gift economy, once a widely embedded cultural and economic practice, has become a niche of modern diplomacy, often serving as the means for corruption rather than human connection.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn presenting an overview of the history and development of the gift economy, Vjeran Katunaric defines this exchange as a form of communication, similar to language, rather than an exchange that is merely material. By examining different theoretical approaches, including neoclassical, radical feminist, and conservative Christian views, the chapters explore how nonlinear forms of development may contribute to correcting the failures of competitive markets. Katunaric advocates for the gift economy as a means for introducing balance between planning and the market, as well as between the public and private sectors of the economy. In this way, a sense of restoring, and restorative, peace may be spread around the globe, along with a more equitable distribution of financial resources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn the whole, \u003cem\u003eA Sociological Examination of the Gift Economy\u003c\/em\u003e presents gift-giving as an intuitive path toward a viable economy, society, and culture here on Earth, and even toward an amiable engagement with our cosmic surroundings in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVjeran Katunaric \u003c\/strong\u003eis a retired Professor of Sociology, most recently at the Universities of Zagreb and Zadar, Croatia. His research interests include migration, ethnic relations, and cultural policies in multi-ethnic societies, particularly in the Balkans. He has been a visiting professor at various universities in the USA and Sweden, and also a cultural policy expert.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.44 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 13, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51781648843040,"sku":"9781804551189","price":179.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/edffa264980da2d55e7aa94001d62572.webp?v=1780554585","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-sociological-examination-of-the-gift-economy-envisioning-the-future-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}