Discover a broad historical and social perspective on the issue of debt with the book “Debt. Debts, English Edition” by David Graeber - a suitable read for anyone who wants to understand how debt and obligations have influenced the functioning of societies across different periods and cultures.

This publication offers an extensive insight into the topic of debt from the perspectives of history, anthropology, and the social sciences. It focuses on how people throughout history understood exchange, obligations, money, and the moral dimensions of “owing,” and how these ideas developed across time and regions. It is not a practical handbook for managing debts or legal advice, but an interpretation and exposition of broader contexts.

Presented in English, the book is accessible to readers who prefer the original or internationally used scholarly terminology, and can serve as a stimulating source for study as well as a general overview in the humanities and social sciences.

Why get this book?

• Expands horizons on historical and societal issues related to debt.
• Helps place the topic of debt within a broader cultural and historical context.
• Suitable for students and curious readers interested in history, economic thought, and anthropology.
• English language allows reading in the internationally widespread version.
• Essayistic and argumentative treatment offers prompts for further reflection.

Key product features

• Publication about debt and obligations in historical and social contexts.
• Text written in English.
• Suitable as a supplement for the study of history and the humanities.
• Intended for a wide range of readers interested in social topics.
• Emphasis on theoretical, historical, and cultural aspects of debt (not legal or financial advice).