Gift exchange

Question

Describe an object that you own that can be understood and valued as both a gift and a commodity. Compare and contrast the two ways of valuing the object and describe the object’s social relations with persons and other objects and how those social relations differ when the object is considered a gift versus a commodity. Make sure your response includes careful definitions and explanations of the following concepts, supported by details and examples from the assigned reading(s): Gifts
The spirit of the gift
Reciprocity
Commodities
Value in gift relations
Value in Capitalism

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