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We the Tikopia

We the Tikopia

Raymond Firth

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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2011
Materia
Antropología
ISBN:
9780415511285
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Recognized as a major work when first published, this title has, over the years, become a classic. Forming the basis of modern social anthropology, We the Tikiopia stands in the forefront of its literature.

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