Sacred Economics: Money, Gift, And Society In The Age Of Transition
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Sacred Economics: Money, Gift, And Society In The Age Of Transition
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Sacred Economics traces the history of money from ancient gift economies to modern capitalism, revealing how the money system has contribute... read full description

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Jan 02, 2012
Bill rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Terrific, even visionary argument that the way we think about economics, and specifically about money, is fundamentally flawed, thus inevitably leading us to bad decisions, bad living and an increasingly damaged planet. Eisenstein traces much of the problem to interest, and the dilemma that "wealth" -- that is, money, the only kind of wealth we recognize -- can "grow" even while it is idle, yet our true wealth that resides in the land, air and water is finite. This all leads More...
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Aug 30, 2011
Harlan rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Charles is publishing it serially at the webmagazine Reality Sandwich, you can read it as it comes out weekly or so here: http://www.realitysandwich.com/homepage_...

So far, it's beautiful. I can't imagine it getting less so as it goes on.
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Dec 15, 2011
Theresa rated it: 2 of 5 stars
I found some of the principles set forth to be appealing but was disappointed at the lack of research provided to support broad claims.
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Oct 04, 2011
Andrew rated it: 5 of 5 stars
A towering, shattering, monumental work of scholarly synthesis. A deeply peaceful work of contemplation. Impractical and brilliant. Obvious.
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Dec 29, 2011
Elmaneca rated it: 5 of 5 stars
I hope with great earnest that this vision becomes reality.
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Jul 25, 2011
Deep rated it: 5 of 5 stars
I don't want to say - thoughtful. I want to say - heartfelt. Well done, Charles. You are right on the money!
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Aug 13, 2011
Kevin added it
just bought it.
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Jan 26, 2012
Shasta rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Again one of those books recommended to me in 5 different emails by the myriad on the same day, only to later see it everywhere I clicked on realitysandwich.com, etc etc. Will see..
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