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This book provides a theoretical and historical examination of the evolution of money. It is distinct from the majority of ‘economic’ approaches, for it does not see money as an outgrowth of market exchange via barter. Instead, the social, political, legal and religious origins of money are examined.The methodological and theoretical underpinning of the work is that the study of money be historically informed, and that there exists a ‘state theory of money’ that provides an alterna...

Are human beings motivated exclusively by self-interest? The orthodox theory of rational choice in economics thinks that they are. Amartya Sen disagrees, and his concept commitment is central to his vision of an alternative to mainstream rational choice theory. This book examines commitment as it has evolved in Sen's critique of orthodox rational choice theory.The in-depth focus on commitment reveals subtleties in the concept itself as well as in its relationships with oth...

Do you wonder how you could ever stand in front of a group of children or adults and teach them about financial literacy when you dont feel like a very financially literate person? Do you wonder how to teach others about entrepreneurship when you arent an entrepreneur? Do you wonder how to encourage more teachers to teach financial literacy to students? Do you wish you had a resource that could help you learn these topics faster, better, and in a way that reduces your emotional and persona...

Corporations dominate our societies. They employ us, sell to us and influence how we think and who we vote for, while their economic interests dictate local, national and global agendas.Written in clear and accessible terms, this much-needed textbook provides critical perspectives on all aspects of the relationship between business and society: from an historical analysis of the spread of capitalism as the foundation of the 'corporate' revolution in the late nineteenth century to t...

The art of parody is skillfully exemplified in the collection 'The Art of Parody – 3 Classic Meta-Fiction Masterpieces,' which presents a rich tapestry of wit and satire from three renowned authors. This anthology traverses the landscape of meta-fiction, featuring sharp humor and incisive social commentary embedded within narratives that challenge and entertain. From absurdist scenarios to clever narratives that break the fourth wall, the works demonstrate the authors' mastery in bending l...

Absurdist Parodies of Literary Genre Tropes – 4 Classic Satire Stories encapsulates a vivid tableau of satire and wit, expertly navigating the eccentricities of literary conventions. This anthology gathers an eclectic mix of absurdist narratives that not only entertain but question the established norms of storytelling. From delving into the surreal realms fashioned by the imaginations of some of literature's most esteemed satirists, these stories collectively challenge, mock, and reinvent...