Routledge An Anthropological Economy of Debt - Academic Book

Explore the complex nature of debt through a social and political lens with An Anthropological Economy of Debt. Published by Routledge as part of the Routledge Studies in Anthropology series, this volume moves beyond the view of debt as a simple economic variable. Instead, it examines debt as a construct shaped by various agents and purposes. This collection analyzes how debt functions as a transverse phenomenon. It cuts across domestic, social, and political spaces, rather than staying confined to purely economic realms. Readers will find a deep investigation into the meanings behind debt and the subtle distinctions that define it in different contexts. Each contributor provides a fresh perspective on the subject. By looking at whose debt is being discussed and what is actually being owed, this book provides a comprehensive look at the social structures that debt creates. It is an essential resource for those studying the intersection of anthropology, sociology, and economics.