ANTH 213 - The Meanings of Money

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Trinity College

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What is money What does money do Why do so many people try so hard to get it This course will look comparatively at the roles and meanings of money in different societies. We will consider whether money causes social decay or fosters social integration. We will examine money not only as a medium of exchange, but also as a means of power, resistance and expression. We will learn about lottery winners, counterfeiters, and gamblers and investigate pawn-shops and co-ops. Readings will include ethnography, theory, and news articles. 1.00 units, Lecture

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1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Trincoll.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 297-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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