Magic, science, and religion

The book includes works by the outstanding British anthropologist, the founder of functionalism in anthropology and sociology, Bronislaw Kasper Malinowski (1884-1942). Based on numerous field studies, Malinowski provides a vivid description of the knowledge and skills, customs, and intellectual creativity of the inhabitants of the Trobriand Islands, helping the reader to better understand their worldview and see the deep motives behind their behavior. The book is introduced by a foreword by R. Redfield and analytical articles by I. Strenski and C. Levi-Strauss, which reveal the significance of B. Malinowski's scientific contribution. The book can be useful for cultural historians, religious scholars, philosophers, and all those interested in the origins of human civilization.