Primitive money :
Einzig, Paul, 1897-1973
Primitive money : in its ethnological, historical, and economic aspects / Paul Einzig. - 2d ed., rev. and enl. - London : Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1948. - xii, 517 pages ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 476-517) and indices of 1. Monetary objects and materials, 2. Monetary units, 3. Authors quoted, 4. Geographical index of the theoretical section.
Book I — Ethnological : Part I. Oceania -- Part II. Asia -- Part III. Africa -- Part IV. America. Book II — Historical : Part I. Ancient period -- Part II. Medieval period -- Part III. Modern period. Book III — Theoretical : Part I. What is primitive money? -- Part II. The origin of money -- Part III. The value of primitive money -- Part IV. Primitive monetary policy -- Part V. The philosophy of primitive money.
"The study of primitive money is not a mere matter of economics. It embraces the study of mankind from its remote past right to the present day. It is the study of the evolution of civilization from its earliest beginnings. For this purpose it is not sufficient to ascertain the economic factors which determined the progress of mankind or which were determined by its progress. The scope of the study of primitive money must extend over the field of general history and of social evolution." -- From chapter 1 of the introductory.
65029326
GB66-14643
Money--Origin.
Money--History
HG 235 / .E35 1948
332.401
Primitive money : in its ethnological, historical, and economic aspects / Paul Einzig. - 2d ed., rev. and enl. - London : Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1948. - xii, 517 pages ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 476-517) and indices of 1. Monetary objects and materials, 2. Monetary units, 3. Authors quoted, 4. Geographical index of the theoretical section.
Book I — Ethnological : Part I. Oceania -- Part II. Asia -- Part III. Africa -- Part IV. America. Book II — Historical : Part I. Ancient period -- Part II. Medieval period -- Part III. Modern period. Book III — Theoretical : Part I. What is primitive money? -- Part II. The origin of money -- Part III. The value of primitive money -- Part IV. Primitive monetary policy -- Part V. The philosophy of primitive money.
"The study of primitive money is not a mere matter of economics. It embraces the study of mankind from its remote past right to the present day. It is the study of the evolution of civilization from its earliest beginnings. For this purpose it is not sufficient to ascertain the economic factors which determined the progress of mankind or which were determined by its progress. The scope of the study of primitive money must extend over the field of general history and of social evolution." -- From chapter 1 of the introductory.
65029326
GB66-14643
Money--Origin.
Money--History
HG 235 / .E35 1948
332.401