How the World Works: The Story of Human Labor from Prehistory to the Modern Day by Paul Cockshott

Abstract

"Paul Cockshott, using the dual lenses of Marxist economics and technological advance, provides a critical perspective of human history, from pre-agricultural societies to the present. In "How the World Works," Cockshott connects scientific, economic, and societal strands to produce a detailed work of historical analysis"-- Pre-class economy -- Slave economy -- Peasant economy -- Capitalist economy -- Socialist economies -- Future economics.