Patla at Ajalpan: A Barter System in the Tehuacan Valley of Mexico in Journal of Anthropology Research Volume 33, Number 1
by Gene G Wilken
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89-98 pages with map, photographs and bibliography. Royal octavo (9 1/4"x 6") bound in original publisher's wrappers. Journal of Anthropological Research Volume 33, Number 1. First edition. In the patla, or barter section of the periodic market at San Juan Ajalpan, in the Tehuacan Valley of Mexico, farmers exchange valley-gown maize and vegetables for fruits and other hill products. Although negotiated barter is common, most exchanges are of fixed quantities of dry shelled maize for hill fruits of relatively uniform size. Since both parties to a transaction know current exchange rates in terms shelled maie, trading proceeds rapidly, with little discussion. Prices for hill products in maize and money are necessarily equal. However, social circumscription and limited volume probably discourage arbitrage. Condition: Spine sunned, corners gently bumped, light edge wear else very good.
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- Title
- Patla at Ajalpan: A Barter System in the Tehuacan Valley of Mexico in Journal of Anthropology Research Volume 33, Number 1
- Author
- Gene G Wilken
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
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- Edition
- First
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- Paperback
- Publisher
- University of New Mexico Press
- Place of Publication
- Albuquerque
- Date Published
- 1977
- Pages
- 89-98 pages with map, photographs and bibliography.
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- Royal octavo
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- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Mexico
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- Anthropology;
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