Debt: The First 5,000 Years

By David Graeber

Categories: History, Politics & Social Sciences

Anthropologist David Graeber traces the history of debt, credit and money, arguing that debt has long shaped morality, power and social relations.

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• Seth Godin: “The most fascinating book I've read all year is Debt, by David Graeber. (The audio is highly recommended).”
• David Heinemeier Hansson: “It's truly eye-opening, and the lines trace disturbingly well from millennia.”