This transition seems to have involved systems of gift exchange between distant peoples.

Essentially the same question is raised by ordinary gift exchanges among family and friends.

He is 12, but this gift exchange has been happening, with growing consistency, since he was about 10.

He was a pioneer in the study of gift exchange.

Lewis Hyde calls this "the classic work on gift exchange".

The best thing to happen to the American Christmas, though, was gift exchange.

This is a great addition to any holiday office party or gift exchange.

Mauss's views on the nature of gift exchange have not been without their critics.

Years later I myself was to write a book on gift exchange and art.

Nonetheless, the practice of gift exchange continues to play an important role in modern society.