Bronisław Malinowski

This scholarly work explores the pioneering research of Bronisław Malinowski on the concept of "Baloma" – the spirits of the dead in the Trobriand Islands. Through meticulous ethnographic studies conducted during the early 20th century, Malinowski unveils the intricate cultural and spiritual practices of the Trobriand Islanders, shedding light on their beliefs, rituals, and societal implications surrounding the afterlife. This comprehensive examination...

"Myth in Primitive Psychology" by Bronisław Malinowski is a significant anthropological work that delves into the role of myths in shaping the psychology of primitive societies. Published in 1926, the book draws on Malinowski's extensive fieldwork, particularly among the Trobriand Islanders, to explore the deep-seated cultural significance of myths. Malinowski argues that myths play a crucial role in addressing psychological and emotional needs within...

"The Classic Collection of Bronisław Malinowski: Illustrated" showcases a compilation of influential works by the renowned anthropologist Bronisław Malinowski. This anthology includes illustrated editions of some of Malinowski's most seminal writings, such as "Argonauts of the Western Pacific," "Myth in Primitive Psychology," "Freedom & Civilization," "Magic, Science and Religion," and other essays. In "Argonauts of the Western Pacific," Malinowski...

"Argonauts of the Western Pacific" is a seminal anthropological work penned by Bronisław Malinowski. Published in 1922, the book presents an ethnographic study of the Trobriand Islanders, inhabitants of the western Pacific region. Malinowski explores the intricate social and economic structures of the Trobriand society, delving into their unique customs, rituals, and the role of the Kula ring-a complex system of ceremonial exchanges. Employing participant...

"Crime and Custom in Savage Society" represents Bronislaw Malinowski's major discussion of the relationship between law and society. Throughout his career he constructed a coherent science of anthropology, one modeled on the highest standards of practice and theory. Methodology steps forward as a core element of the refashioned anthropology, one that stipulates the manner in which anthropological data should be acquired. Malinowski's choice of law...

Originally published in 1926. A study of crime and customs of the rapidly vanishing savage races. Contents Include Primitive Law and Order Rules of Law in Religious Acts Law of Marriage Rules of Custom Defined Melanesian Economics Primitive Crime and its Punishment Sorcery and Suicide Factors of Social Cohesion. Primitive Law and Restoration of Order. Illustrated.

Sex and Repression in Savage Society first published in 1927 is the book by anthropologist Bronisław Malinowski (died 1942) considered "a famous critique of psychoanalysis, arguing that the 'Oedipus complex' described by Freud is not universal." Malinowski gives a partial explanation of the role of sex in social organization through the synthesis of psychoanalysis and anthropology, considered competing academic disciplines at the time. The book is...