The Wisdom of Ants - A Short History of Economics

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Tracing economic history through an entomological lens.

If you're interested in the evolution of economic systems but are seeking something beyond traditional textbooks, "The Wisdom of Ants" could be an enlightening read. Shankar Jaganathan uses the intriguing metaphor of ants and their societies to provide a fresh perspective on economic principles. It's a creative take that marries biology with economics, potentially making the subject matter more accessible and engaging for you.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Wisdom of Ants - A Short History of Economics

Regular price ₱589.05
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ISBN: 9789382618010
Publisher: Westland
Date of Publication: 2012-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Economics, Politics, History
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As the fable goes, in the summer when the ants were busy gathering food, grasshoppers lived a carefree life. Come winter, the ants lived off their store, while the grasshoppers were left starving. It appears that this lesson was eventually learnt by humans, who shifted from hunting and gathering to agriculture. The wisdom of ants that they borrowed did not end here but helped to lay the foundation of economics as a distinct discipline. This book takes the reader through the history of economics through the ages and the four major world civilisations: European, Islamic, Indian and Chinese, pointing out the ways in which we think of economics today were formed. In the process, Shankar Jaganathan asks us to question our ideas of the importance of these ideas and their ability to drive the world. Written in a lucid, easy style, with many historical examples, The Wisdom of Ants views economic ideas through an ethical, social and political lens, allowing readers to understand the relevance of this history to their own daily lives.
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Tracing economic history through an entomological lens.

If you're interested in the evolution of economic systems but are seeking something beyond traditional textbooks, "The Wisdom of Ants" could be an enlightening read. Shankar Jaganathan uses the intriguing metaphor of ants and their societies to provide a fresh perspective on economic principles. It's a creative take that marries biology with economics, potentially making the subject matter more accessible and engaging for you.

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