Graeber, David

Explores the origins and evolution of human societies, and examines how farming, property, cities, democracy, slavery, and civilization developed. Discusses myths surrounding prehistory and how they have influenced the modern world's ideas about history. Includes maps.

"There are millions of people--HR consultants, communication coordinators, telemarketing researchers, corporate lawyers--whose jobs are useless, and, tragically, they know it. These people are caught in bullshit jobs. Graeber explores one of society's most vexing and deeply felt concerns, indicting among other villains a particular strain of finance capitalism that betrays ideals shared by thinkers ranging from Keynes to Lincoln . . . gives individuals, corporations, and societies permission to undergo a shift in values, placing creative and caring work at the center of our culture"--Publisher.