Global Problems and the Culture of Capitalism (5th Edition)
Robbins Back Cover Copy Global Problems and the Culture of CapitalismFourth Edition By: Richard H. Robbins  Basic Approach: This award-winning text explores one of the most successful cultures and society the world has ever seen–capitalism.  From capitalism's European roots more than 500 years ago to the present, this text examines the problems caused by its expansion, inequality, environmental destruction, and social unrest. Global Problems and the Culture of Capitalismprovides the reader with the anthropological, economic, and historical framework to understand the origins of global problems, why globalization and the global expansion of the culture of capitalism has generated protest and resistance, and the steps necessary to solve global problems.  Up-to-date information throughout the text helps students maintain a current view of the rapidity of global change.   New to This Edition:New Section! on theinformal economy and one of its major components, theglobal drug trade.  New Section!onthe war in Iraqand concomitant issues such asmedia spin, thefree trade agenda, and therole of energy in the global economy. New Material!on the role ofspin and the media, particularly as it relates toclimate change. Extended Discussion!of therole of money in economic growth.Additional Material!on therole of holidays to stimulate consumption.  What the reviewers are saying… “The book is unique in its area.” —James Bearden / SUNY Geneseo “I find the style extremely engaging and the material presented to be extremely interesting. This is the only book I’ve ever used that has prompted students to repeatedly comment on how much they’re learning.” —Thomas B. Stevenson / Ohio University “I continue to believe that it is important to expose freshmen students to many of the points and topics raised by Robbins in his textbook. Thank God there is a good text like this that I can use for this course!” —Vaughn M. Bryant / Texas A&M University   ________________________________________________________________________** Anthropology Experience ad **--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.