The Wealth Of Man

Jay (economics editor, BBC) tells the story of the ascent of humanity as the only economic animal as producer, consumer, and accumulator of wealth. Synthesizing historical, economic, scientific, and cultural analysis, Jay traces human development from the time before agriculture to the development of cultivation and trade, the development of money and writing, and the emergence of cities. He also considers the rise and fall of empires, the origins of the industrial revolution, and the current phase of globalization. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)