57 pages • 1 hour read
Raj PatelA History of the World in Seven Cheap Things
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
A History of the World in Seven Cheap Things by Raj Patel and Jason W. Moore examines how the exploitation and undervaluation of nature, money, labor, care work, food, energy, and lives sustain capitalism, tracing their impacts from the crisis of feudalism to today’s ecological and social challenges. The work proposes a "world-ecology" framework to address these interconnected crises and seek just, sustainable solutions.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Reviews for A History of the World in Seven Cheap Things by Raj Patel emphasize its compelling analysis of capitalism’s impact on ecology and society. Praised for its insightful, interdisciplinary approach, it is occasionally critiqued as dense and complex. Overall, the book is lauded for its thought-provoking and timely relevance.
Who Should Read A History of the World in Seven Cheap Things?
Readers who enjoyed Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond or The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan will appreciate A History of the World in Seven Cheap Things by Raj Patel. This book is ideal for those interested in environmental history, socio-economic issues, and the impact of capitalism on global ecology.