A history of economics in 130 pages, from one of the most brilliant minds of the 20th century? What a feat!

From the plow to the digital age, by way of the environmental crisis and the new wave of finance capitalism, Daniel Cohen dives into the major phases of the history of economics and society. Revisiting his own oeuvre, he offers reflections on economic growth, the religion of the modern world. This book accessibly blends economics, history, and anthropology, taking readers on a fascinating journey into understanding the heart of human desire.