Description
1962 First edition. Dust jacket has some wear and small tears along the sides. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This groundbreaking work by the renowned Polish anthropologist Bronislaw Malinowski is a seminal text in the study of sexuality and culture. Published in 1962, “Sex, Culture and Myth” challenged the prevailing Western notions of sexuality and gender roles by examining the diverse practices and beliefs of various indigenous societies. Malinowski’s extensive fieldwork among the Trobriand Islanders of Papua New Guinea provided a rich ethnographic foundation for his analysis of the complex interplay between biological drives and cultural norms. Through his insightful observations and nuanced interpretations, Malinowski shed light on the remarkable diversity of human sexual expression and the profound influence of cultural context on individual behavior. This first edition, while showing signs of age and use, remains a valuable artifact for collectors and scholars alike, offering a window into a pioneering work that reshaped the anthropological discourse on sexuality and challenged the ethnocentric biases of its time.
