Debt: The First 5000 Years (The Macat Library)
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| Rating | : | 4.16 (899 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B073RNTXW6 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 101 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-12-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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Graeber's main aim is to undermine the dominant narrative, which sees debt as the natural – and broadly healthy – outcome of the development of a modern economic system. In this respect, the book can be considered a fine example of the critical thinking skill of problem-solving. He marshals evidence that supports alternative possibilities, and suggests that the phenomenon of debt emerged not as a result of the introduction of money, but at precisely the same time. This in turn allows Graeber to argue against the prevailing notion that economy and state are fundamentally separate entities. Debt is one of the great subjects of our day, and understanding the way that it not only fuels economic growth,
The Atlantic wrote that he “has come to represent the Occupy Wall Street messageexpressing the group’s theory, and its founding principles, in a way that truly elucidated some of the things people have questioned about it.” . David Graeber teaches anthropology at the London School of Economics. In 2006, he delivered the Malinowski Memorial Lecture at the London School of Economics, an annu
Grey Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Anthropology and of Social Sciences at the University of ChicagoFrom the Hardcover edition.. A Marxism without Graeber's anthropology is beginning to feel meaningless to me."—Charles Mudede, The Stranger"The world of borrowing needs a little demystification, and David Graeber's Debt is a good start."—The L Magazine"Controversial and thought-provoking, an excellent book."—Booklist"This timely and accessible book would appeal to any reader interested in the past and present culture surrounding debt, as well as broad-minded economists."—Library JournalPraise for David Graeber&
"Now I understand!" according to Ralphe Wiggins. Reading this book has given me an understanding of world history at a level I have never reached before. I highly recommend it for anyone interested in world history.At the same as reading this book, I was also reading books by Fools Crow, Crow Dog and Bear Heart. Each of these authors describe how the Federal Government set out to use . Imperial Topaz said Detailed and Fascinating Economic History--Every Single Page Highly Enjoyable. Graeber's book is a long, slow read, yet it is a fascinating page-turner for which I enjoyed EVERY SINGLE PAGE. I would highly recommend this five-star book to anyone who enjoys investigating the mysteries of economics in our modern world and to anyone who enjoys history, sociology, anthropology, or looking for major historical trends w. "Strongly recommend." according to LUCIA J FIERO. From the point of view of an anthropologist, rather than an economist, more science based than myth based. Very enlightening. Author was involved with Occupy Wall Street. Very relevant to the current debt "crises" globally today. Strongly recommend.