ANT 552 - Culture and Economy in Cross-Cultural Perspective.

Graduate standing; ANT/INT 100 or consent of instructor.(3).

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 systems.Not open to students with credit for ANT/INT 352.Also listed as INT 552.