1. Marcel Mauss argued that there is no such thing as a "free gift." Once given, the gift sets in motion special obligations with important social consequences. Describe and discuss the three obligations of the gift. Be sure to mention any social implications associated with each.
2. Discuss Kula as a total social phenomenon. What do social theorists mean when they speak of a total social phenomenon? What is the basic structure of Kula (how does it work)? In what ways is it a total social phenomenon?
3. Contrast Karl Polanyi's and Robbins Burling's definitions of "economic". What do each say about the applicability of these two definitions to societies around the world and through history? How does Frank Cancian attempt to resolve these issues?