ANT 352 - Culture and Economy in Cross-Cultural Perspective

ANT/INT 100(3)s

Exploration of different economic systems that have emerged around the world and the relationship between cultural dynamics and economic transformations. Critical analysis of concepts used to describe the “economy,” emphasizing elements of production, distribution, consumption, and social reproduction. Primary focus on the “non-Western” world, how anthropologists analyze economic issues, and relevance to understanding capitalism and world systemsAlso Listed as INT 352