The History of Money by Jack Weatherford

The History of Money by Jack Weatherford

"If you're interested in the revolutionary transformation of the meaning and use of money, this isthebook to read!"-Charles R. Schwab

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 Moneyexplores 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.

"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

Genghis Khan and the Creation of the Modern World (Crown, 2004), Savages and Civilization (Crown, 1993), Native Roots (Crown, 1990), and Indian Givers (Crown, 1988) are among Jack Weatherford's best-selling books. He lives in St. Paul and teaches at Macalester College. Minnesota's capital is Paul.

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ISBN 13	9780609801727
ISBN 10	0609801724
Title	The History of Money
Author	Jack Weatherford
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Random House USA Inc
Year published	1998-03-10
Number of pages	304
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