Primitive and Peasant Markets by Richard Hodges

Primitive and Peasant Markets by Richard Hodges

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This book deals with a subject which is central to the economic, social and political history of the world, and to several of the most influential ways of interpreting this history.

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Primitive and Peasant Markets by Richard Hodges

This book deals with a subject which is central to the economic, social and political history of the world, and to several of the most influential ways of interpreting this history. In his study of the role of markets from antiquity to the present day, Richard Hodges examines the nature of markets, of exchange, and the significance of markets in peasant, proto-capitalist and capitalist societies. The first part of the book looks at the definition and origins of markets. In particular, it assesses change and commerce in pre-state societies. The next section focuses on peasant markets, marketing and the media of exchange. It discusses, for example, what it was like to be part of such an economic institution and how embracing this system was. Finally, Richard Hodges considers whether the rise of capitalism led to the decline or even demise of peasant markets. This book is for students and specialists in early modern history, historical sociology, anthropology and economics.
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ISBN 13 9780631144656
ISBN 10 063114465X
Title Primitive and Peasant Markets
Author Richard Hodges
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Year published 1988-03-24
Number of pages 192
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