Rene Girard's Violence And The Sacred
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Exploring Potlatch, Supply and Demand, and the Impact of Incest on Exchange
This chapter delves into potlatch traditions, discussing the destruction of surplus wealth to maintain balance, and draws parallels to market mechanisms. It also examines how incest can hinder social exchange, potentially leading to violence and exclusion from alliances, offering insights into modern societal relationships.
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