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Now a widely cited classic, this innovative book is the first comprehensive synthesis of economic, political, and cultural theories of value. David Graeber reexamines a century of anthropological thought about value and exchange, in large measure to find a way out of ongoing quandaries in current social theory, which have become critical at the present moment of ideological collapse in the face of Neoliberalism. Rooted in an engaged, dynamic realism, Graeber argues that projects of cultural comparison are in a sense necessarily revolutionary projects: He attempts to synthesize the best insights of Karl Marx and Marcel Mauss, arguing that these figures represent two extreme, but ultimately complementary, possibilities in the shape such a project might take. Graeber breathes new life into the classic anthropological texts on exchange, value, and economy. He rethinks the cases of Iroquois wampum, Pacific kula exchanges, and the Kwakiutl potlatch within the flow of world historical processes, and recasts value as a model of human meaningmaking, which far exceeds rationalist/reductive economist paradigms.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Toward An Anthropological Theory of Value'? A: The book provides a comprehensive synthesis of economic, political, and cultural theories of value, exploring anthropological thought about value and exchange.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is David Graeber, a renowned anthropologist and activist.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: It covers topics such as value, exchange, cultural comparison, and critiques of Neoliberalism, drawing on insights from figures like Karl Marx and Marcel Mauss.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in anthropology? A: Yes, the book is written to be accessible and provides foundational insights into anthropological theories of value, making it suitable for beginners.
- Q: How many pages does 'Toward An Anthropological Theory of Value' have? A: The book contains 350 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: This edition was published on January 1, 2001.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What is the significance of the cases discussed in the book, such as Iroquois wampum and Pacific kula exchanges? A: These cases are reexamined to illustrate how value is constructed and understood in different cultures and historical contexts.
- Q: Does the book provide practical insights for contemporary social theory? A: Yes, Graeber's arguments aim to address ongoing quandaries in current social theory, especially in the context of ideological challenges posed by Neoliberalism.