Primitive Polynesian Economy
“Primitive Polynesian Economy” by Raymond Firth, published by Norton in 1975, is a comprehensive examination of economic categories as they apply to primitive societies. This edition, written in English and spanning 385 pages, delves into concepts such as labor, capital, and value within the context of Tikopia, an island in Polynesia that has largely retained its traditional ways of life. Firth presents quantitative data regarding property and food resources, highlighting the implications of lacking a precise exchange medium in these economic systems.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of the economic conditions and social structures that characterize Tikopia, offering insights into the broader fields of anthropology and sociology. The book emphasizes the importance of further inquiry into the native life of the South Seas, making it a significant resource for those interested in the intersection of economics and cultural practices. Through Firth’s analysis, the text provides a unique perspective on how primitive economies function and the factors that influence them.
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Professor Firth discovers how far economic categories such as “labor,” “capital,” and “value” can be applied to such primitive conditions, shows the effect of the absence of an exact exchange medium, and provides much quantitative data about property and food resources. The book points the way to the need for further inquiry in an important sphere of native life. Since Tikopia is almost the only remaining island in Polynesia where the ancient ways of life continue practically unaffected by European influence, it is a unique record for those concerned with the history and sociology of the native peoples of the South Seas.
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