ANT 235 - The Culture of Capitalism

Capitalism has brought widespread economic development around the globe, and this in turn has profoundly changed the way humans live their lives. But the world is full of many masks, and behind the mask of economic prosperity lie numerous stories of colonization, war, forced “modernization,” poverty, hunger, disease, environmental degradation, religious fundamentalism, and social unrest. These stories, and their relationship to capitalist systems, are not always obvious to us; they seem far removed from our daily lives, appear to have little historical basis, and look as if they are isolated, encapsulated occurrences. In this course, we will peer behind the mask of the global expansion of capitalism and connect the dots. Course Typically Offered: Every 2 years.

Prerequisite(s): None.

Credits: 3