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In his most widely appealing book yet, cultural anthropologist Jack Weatherford traces our relationship with money. From primitive man's cowrie shells to the electronic cash card, from the markets of Timbuktu to the New York Stock Exchange, The History of Money explores how money and the myriad forms of exchange have affected humanity, and how they will continue to shape all aspects of our lives--economic, political, and personal. Praise for The History of Money "A fascinating book about the force that makes the world go round--the dollars, pounds, francs, marks, bahts, ringits, kwansas, levs, biplwelles, yuans, quetzales, pa'angas, ngultrums, ouguiyas, and other 200-odd brand names that collectively make up the mysterious thing we call money." -- Los Angeles Times " The History of Money stockpiles fascinating anecdotes and shining insights into humanity's long obsession with its most coveted possession." -- Seattle Times " An] engaging analysis of all things bought and sold." -- Hungry Mind Review "An entertaining, on-the-money introduction to precisely what makes the world go round." -- Kirkus ReviewsProduct Identifiers
PublisherBrilliance Publishing, Inc.
ISBN-101511331127
ISBN-139781511331128
eBay Product ID (ePID)217059964
Product Key Features
Publication Year2015
TopicAnthropology / General
Book TitleHistory of Money
LanguageEnglish
GenreSocial Science
AuthorJack Weatherford
Dimensions
Item Height0.5in
Item Length6.8in
Item Weight2.7 Oz
Item Width5.2in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition21
Number of Volumes1 Vol.
Dewey Decimal332.4/9
Edition DescriptionUnabridged Edition