This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: The Maring of Papua New Guinea hold pig feasts to solidify relationships with their allies who will ... (Read 92 times)

BrownTown3

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 564
The Maring of Papua New Guinea hold pig feasts to solidify relationships with their allies who will support them in periodic warfare. The text uses this as an example of:
 
  a. generalized reciprocity.
  b. balanced reciprocity.
  c. negative reciprocity.
  d. market exchange.

Question 2

Which of these statements about balanced reciprocity is true?
 
  a. In balanced reciprocity, all persons involved in the exchange bargain to get the best deal.
  b. In balanced reciprocity, the relationship between the parties involved may be jeopardized if items or favors of equal value are not reciprocated.
  c. Balanced reciprocity is only used to obtain necessary goods and services not otherwise available.
  d. The practice of balanced reciprocity requires a central authority and so is not found in all societies.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Carliemb17

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 325
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B




BrownTown3

  • Member
  • Posts: 564
Reply 2 on: Jul 10, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


mjenn52

  • Member
  • Posts: 351
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

Did you know?

Oliver Wendell Holmes is credited with introducing the words "anesthesia" and "anesthetic" into the English language in 1846.

Did you know?

According to the CDC, approximately 31.7% of the U.S. population has high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or "bad cholesterol" levels.

Did you know?

The first war in which wide-scale use of anesthetics occurred was the Civil War, and 80% of all wounds were in the extremities.

Did you know?

Approximately 15–25% of recognized pregnancies end in miscarriage. However, many miscarriages often occur before a woman even knows she is pregnant.

Did you know?

It is believed that the Incas used anesthesia. Evidence supports the theory that shamans chewed cocoa leaves and drilled holes into the heads of patients (letting evil spirits escape), spitting into the wounds they made. The mixture of cocaine, saliva, and resin numbed the site enough to allow hours of drilling.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library