by Kabir Sehgal
First published 2015
Money shapes every aspect of human behavior, yet most people never question why currency wields such power over societies worldwide. Kabir Sehgal dismantles common assumptions about money and embarks on a worldwide investigation to reveal how financial systems developed their central role in human civilization. Rather than simply chronicling monetary history, Sehgal examines money through multiple academic disciplines including biology, psychology, anthropology, and theology. He explores how money influences human emotions, drives risk-taking behavior, and functions as the universal measure of achievement across different cultures. The book traces money's conceptual origins and tracks its evolution throughout human development. Sehgal's approach combines rigorous research with accessible explanations, revealing connections between financial systems and fundamental aspects of human nature. This exploration offers readers fresh insights into both the mechanics of money and the psychological forces that govern human behavior around wealth and value.
Genres: psychology, business, economics, anthropology, non-fiction, academic
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: academic, investigative
336 pages · Hardcover · Grand Central Publishing