Coined: The Rich Life of Money and How Its History Has Shaped Us
Autor Kabir Sehgalen Limba Engleză Hardback – 9 mar 2015
ANew
York
TimesandWall
Street
JournalBestseller
InCoined:
The
Rich
Life
of
Money
And
How
Its
History
Has
Shaped
Us,
author
Kabir
Sehgal
casts
aside
our
workaday
assumptions
about
money
and
takes
the
reader
on
a
global
quest
to
uncover
a
deeper
understanding
of
the
relationship
between
money
and
humankind.
More
than
a
mere
history
of
its
subject,Coinedprobes
the
conceptual
origins
and
evolution
of
money
by
examining
it
through
the
multiple
lenses
of
disciplines
as
varied
as
biology,
psychology,
anthropology,
and
theology.Coinedis
not
only
a
profoundly
informative
discussion
of
the
concept
of
money,
but
it
is
also
an
endlessly
fascinating
and
entertaining
take
on
the
nature
of
humanity
and
the
inner
workings
of
the
mind.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781455578528
ISBN-10: 1455578525
Pagini: 336
Dimensiuni: 165 x 235 x 32 mm
Greutate: 0.5 kg
Editura: Grand Central Publishing
Colecția Grand Central Publishing
ISBN-10: 1455578525
Pagini: 336
Dimensiuni: 165 x 235 x 32 mm
Greutate: 0.5 kg
Editura: Grand Central Publishing
Colecția Grand Central Publishing
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Notă biografică
Kabir
Sehgal
is
a
vice
president
in
emerging
market
equities
at
J.P.
Morgan
in
New
York.
He
serves
as
an
officer
in
the
United
States
Navy
Reserve,
served
as
a
speechwriter
on
a
presidential
campaign,
and
is
a
term
member
of
the
Council
on
Foreign
Relations.
He
is
theNew
York
Timesbestselling
author
of
books
includingWalk
in
My
Shoes(with
Andrew
Young)
andJazzocracy.
A
Grammy-winning
producer
who
has
performed
with
Grammy-winning
musicians
as
a
jazz
bassist,
he
co-founded
an
arts
organization
which
merged
with
the
Afro
Latin
Jazz
Alliance.
Sehgal
is
a
graduate
of
Dartmouth
College
and
the
London
School
of
Economics.
Recenzii
"Kabir
Sehgal
has
done
us
a
great
service
in
writing
this
book.
He
has
presented
in
this
book
everything
that
money
has
meant
to
people
over
the
centuries
and
with
a
multidimensional
perspective.
He
has
prepared
the
ground
for
us
to
take
it
forward,
to
give
new
meaning
to
money,
to
assign
it
new
roles
in
our
lives,
and
imagine
the
future
of
money
as
a
foundation
upon
which
we
can
build
the
future
of
the
world
we
all
cherish.
Thank
you,
Kabir."—Muhammad
Yunus,
Nobel
Peace
Prize
Laureate,
Founder
of
Grameen
Bank
(from
foreword)
"Coineddoesn't resemble any of the usual text books on money. For one thing, it's actually fun to read--and Kabir Sehgal will stimulate your thinking about our financial crisis and banking."—Paul Volcker, Former Chair of the Federal Reserve
"An exceptional examination of the history of money. Kabir has written an engaging narrative that spans thousands of years and introduces readers to important people who have impacted the chronicle of currency."—Jimmy Carter, Former US President
"The best things in life are free, but ever since civilization began money has had a profound impact on humanity. Kabir's book brings the story of currency to life and is worth spending a few of your hard-earned coins on."—Sir Richard Branson, Founder, Virgin Group
"Well-written. Clever. Innovative. This amazing book will get you thinking about money in completely new ways. If you want to understand how money has impacted the human condition, for better or worse, and how it will continue to shape our behavior, read this book."—Sheila Bair, Former Chair of the Federal Deposit Corporation
"Kabir Sehgal has tackled the topic of money and written a fascinating account that weaves together history, philosophy, and personal anecdotes. He provides insights that are both riveting and thought-provoking."—Walter Isaacson, bestselling author of Steve Jobs and President of the Aspen Institute
"Coinedis a world history of currency that looks at the different forms money takes across time and across cultures. Mr. Sehgal's anecdotes are wide-ranging and include the birth of exchange in the Galapagos Islands; the art sought after by coin collectors in Vietnam; a tour of the Federal Reserve's vaults in New York; and the way bees trade pollen in the hive."—Bill Clinton, Former US President
"Kabir Sehgal has created an ideal book for anyone interested in understanding how money has impacted our world. His thought provoking and impressive writing style makes this an enjoyable and educational read."—William H. Rogers, Chairman & CEO, SunTrust Banks
"Kabir Sehgal takes readers on a wide-ranging, fascinating, and thought-provoking tour of the historical, economic, cultural, religious, political, artistic, neurological and even futuristic story of money. The love of money and credit often results in debt addiction and painful boom and bust cycles. This book will make you ponder what it all means."—
"In perhaps the most fun treatment of Money since the Beatles, Kabir Sehgal takes us on a round-the-globe time-traveling tour of our favorite medium of exchange. After readingCoined, you'll never think of those pieces of metal jangling around in your pocket in quite the same way."—Neil Barofsky, former Inspector General of Troubled Asset Relief Program, and author of Bailout
"Kabir Sehgal is the Stephen Hawking of money: he has taken a hugely complex subject, and explained it in a way that is at once simple, elegant and comprehensive. He explains the invention of money, both specie and fiat currencies, and the social, even biological, problem that is solves. In doing that, he shares great insight into the evolution of markets, of societies, and of governmental forms. This is a masterful book, as enjoyable as it is illuminating."—Teresa Barger, CEO and CIO, Cartica Capital
"As the CEO of a public company, it is easy to develop a narrow view of money, as primarily an instrument to measure economic performance. But inCoined, Kabir Sehgal gives us a more panoramic look at this absorbing subject. This fresh and captivating book will make us rethink what money is and even how we corporate leaders make financial decisions."—John Somerhalder II, Chairman & CEO, AGL Resources
"In his excellent book, Kabir Sehgal entices the reader to think differently about money. For the novice, he connects the dots, introducing money from a variety of perspectives: economics, anthropology, history, and even biology. For the academic expert, he provides a powerful antidote to the conventional view that money is simply a handy medium of exchange. By emphasizing the link between money and obligations, Sehgal develops a deeper understanding of the nature of the most important institution in our modern economy."—L. Randall Wray, Professor, Economics, University of Missouri-Kansas City and author of Modern Money Theory
"Money talks! Money started with trading shells and now it moves around the world like sand. We are about to go through a change in money that will make it as liquid as water. Behold Bitcoin. This book takes you through money, its history and its future. Kabir is brilliant. Read it and get liquid."—Timothy Draper, Founding Partner, Draper Fisher Jurvetson
"Kabir Sehgal brings a much needed voice to the conversation about the role of money and meaning in our lives. This is a necessary and transformative read that you won't want to put down."—Adam Braun, New York Times bestselling author and Founder of Pencils of Promise
"Coinedis an enthralling, illuminating, page-turner of a character study about money and the way it has impacted humanity. Through his kaleidoscopic analysis of money through the ages and across the globe, Kabir Sehgal provides a highly original vision of money that transcends its value as a means of exchange and redefines it as a reflection of our minds, bodies and spirits. His warning call to consider the risks societies face as they move from hard to soft (and increasingly electronic and invisible) money resonate particularly strongly in these tumultuous times."—Nomi Prins, Author of All the Presidents' Bankers and Senior Fellow at Demos
"Kabir Sehgal offers a lively pastiche evoking money's many roles in our world. Instead of asking onlyhowabout each one, he refreshingly askswhy."—Daniel Altman, author of the international bestseller Outrageous Fortunes: The Twelve Surprising Trends That Will Reshape the Global Economy
"The exchange of money is perhaps the most universal and permanent, but also living and dynamic, human practice. With wide-ranging insights from anthropology to chemistry, the Akkadian Empire to Bitcoin, Sehgal deftly tells the past, present--and most importantly, the future--of money."—Dr. Parag Khanna, Senior Fellow, New America Foundation, and author of The Second World and How to Run the World
"Coinedis a difficult book to put down because almost every page contains history, facts, and stories about the world's economic growth, which will astound the reader. As we read the book, we became more aware of how different parts of the world adopted a monetary system. We enjoyed the many fantastic and revealing anecdotes within the text. So many interesting and entertaining facts about money have not appeared before in one volume. If you like knowing more about money and numismatics, might we suggest that 'you buy the book before you buy the coin.'"—Harvey G. Stack & Lawrence R. Stack, Founders, Stack's Bowers Rare Coins
"Fascinating. Kabir Sehgal'sCoinedis a more than just a lively history of money, it is a richly rewarding excursion into the meaning of money."—David Tripp, award winning author of Illegal Tender, and former member of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee
"Numismatists study rare coins, often very carefully under magnification. Kabir Sehgal's book will be a great addition to any collector's library as it tells the place that coins and other monetary instruments have in world history--a rich panorama of events."—David Bowers, Chairman Emeritus of Stack's Bowers Galleries; Former President, Professional Numismatists Guild; Former President, American Numismatic Association
"Kabir Sehgal succeeds where most have failed. In a world where central banks have been printing record amounts of money only to find that money does not buy real growth and prosperity, Kabir re-creates true value, meaning and power that money has for our communities, nations and all humankind. This is a must read for anybody with a savings account or a credit card."—Jesper Koll, Managing Director, Head of Japan Research, J.P. Morgan
"Money, while defining so much of our lives, remains a taboo for discussion and a great mystery for many.Coinedprovides a beautiful window into the history of money, its influence on the world around us, and even how our minds process it. Kabir does a great job of taking us on a fun and engaging ride through a topic that deserves much more consideration and thought."—Jeff Rosenthal, Co-Founder & Curator, Summit
"Coined is that rare book indeed-a fun romp through the history of human exchange, taking up the subject of money in its physical, psychological, philosophical, and historical fills. Like Salt, the topic serves not as a lens that narrows, but as a backdrop for a panoramic viewpoint, sparkling writing, and an exploration of a world you may never have known existed."—Rachel Kleinfield, Senior Associate, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
"Money jingles, jangles, confuses and betrays us. Readers will be surprised and charmed by Kabir Sehgal's far-flung and fascinating search for the root of money and the spell it weaves around us."—Todd G. Buchholz, former White House economic adviser and author of New Ideas from Dead Economists
"A lively account with an unconventional viewpoint."—Kirkus
"Sehgal is a tireless and eloquent guide, and knows just how long to stay at each stop."—Financial Times
"If you've been waiting for an economic version ofEat, Pray, Love,this may be it."—The New York Times Book Review
"Coineddoesn't resemble any of the usual text books on money. For one thing, it's actually fun to read--and Kabir Sehgal will stimulate your thinking about our financial crisis and banking."—Paul Volcker, Former Chair of the Federal Reserve
"An exceptional examination of the history of money. Kabir has written an engaging narrative that spans thousands of years and introduces readers to important people who have impacted the chronicle of currency."—Jimmy Carter, Former US President
"The best things in life are free, but ever since civilization began money has had a profound impact on humanity. Kabir's book brings the story of currency to life and is worth spending a few of your hard-earned coins on."—Sir Richard Branson, Founder, Virgin Group
"Well-written. Clever. Innovative. This amazing book will get you thinking about money in completely new ways. If you want to understand how money has impacted the human condition, for better or worse, and how it will continue to shape our behavior, read this book."—Sheila Bair, Former Chair of the Federal Deposit Corporation
"Kabir Sehgal has tackled the topic of money and written a fascinating account that weaves together history, philosophy, and personal anecdotes. He provides insights that are both riveting and thought-provoking."—Walter Isaacson, bestselling author of Steve Jobs and President of the Aspen Institute
"Coinedis a world history of currency that looks at the different forms money takes across time and across cultures. Mr. Sehgal's anecdotes are wide-ranging and include the birth of exchange in the Galapagos Islands; the art sought after by coin collectors in Vietnam; a tour of the Federal Reserve's vaults in New York; and the way bees trade pollen in the hive."—Bill Clinton, Former US President
"Kabir Sehgal has created an ideal book for anyone interested in understanding how money has impacted our world. His thought provoking and impressive writing style makes this an enjoyable and educational read."—William H. Rogers, Chairman & CEO, SunTrust Banks
"Kabir Sehgal takes readers on a wide-ranging, fascinating, and thought-provoking tour of the historical, economic, cultural, religious, political, artistic, neurological and even futuristic story of money. The love of money and credit often results in debt addiction and painful boom and bust cycles. This book will make you ponder what it all means."—
Anat
Admati,
George
G.C.
Parker
Professor
of
Finance
and
Economics,
Stanford
Graduate
School
of
Business
and
author
of
The
Bankers
New
Clothes:
What's
Wrong
with
Banking
and
What
to
Do
about
It
"In perhaps the most fun treatment of Money since the Beatles, Kabir Sehgal takes us on a round-the-globe time-traveling tour of our favorite medium of exchange. After readingCoined, you'll never think of those pieces of metal jangling around in your pocket in quite the same way."—Neil Barofsky, former Inspector General of Troubled Asset Relief Program, and author of Bailout
"Kabir Sehgal is the Stephen Hawking of money: he has taken a hugely complex subject, and explained it in a way that is at once simple, elegant and comprehensive. He explains the invention of money, both specie and fiat currencies, and the social, even biological, problem that is solves. In doing that, he shares great insight into the evolution of markets, of societies, and of governmental forms. This is a masterful book, as enjoyable as it is illuminating."—Teresa Barger, CEO and CIO, Cartica Capital
"As the CEO of a public company, it is easy to develop a narrow view of money, as primarily an instrument to measure economic performance. But inCoined, Kabir Sehgal gives us a more panoramic look at this absorbing subject. This fresh and captivating book will make us rethink what money is and even how we corporate leaders make financial decisions."—John Somerhalder II, Chairman & CEO, AGL Resources
"In his excellent book, Kabir Sehgal entices the reader to think differently about money. For the novice, he connects the dots, introducing money from a variety of perspectives: economics, anthropology, history, and even biology. For the academic expert, he provides a powerful antidote to the conventional view that money is simply a handy medium of exchange. By emphasizing the link between money and obligations, Sehgal develops a deeper understanding of the nature of the most important institution in our modern economy."—L. Randall Wray, Professor, Economics, University of Missouri-Kansas City and author of Modern Money Theory
"Money talks! Money started with trading shells and now it moves around the world like sand. We are about to go through a change in money that will make it as liquid as water. Behold Bitcoin. This book takes you through money, its history and its future. Kabir is brilliant. Read it and get liquid."—Timothy Draper, Founding Partner, Draper Fisher Jurvetson
"Kabir Sehgal brings a much needed voice to the conversation about the role of money and meaning in our lives. This is a necessary and transformative read that you won't want to put down."—Adam Braun, New York Times bestselling author and Founder of Pencils of Promise
"Coinedis an enthralling, illuminating, page-turner of a character study about money and the way it has impacted humanity. Through his kaleidoscopic analysis of money through the ages and across the globe, Kabir Sehgal provides a highly original vision of money that transcends its value as a means of exchange and redefines it as a reflection of our minds, bodies and spirits. His warning call to consider the risks societies face as they move from hard to soft (and increasingly electronic and invisible) money resonate particularly strongly in these tumultuous times."—Nomi Prins, Author of All the Presidents' Bankers and Senior Fellow at Demos
"Kabir Sehgal offers a lively pastiche evoking money's many roles in our world. Instead of asking onlyhowabout each one, he refreshingly askswhy."—Daniel Altman, author of the international bestseller Outrageous Fortunes: The Twelve Surprising Trends That Will Reshape the Global Economy
"The exchange of money is perhaps the most universal and permanent, but also living and dynamic, human practice. With wide-ranging insights from anthropology to chemistry, the Akkadian Empire to Bitcoin, Sehgal deftly tells the past, present--and most importantly, the future--of money."—Dr. Parag Khanna, Senior Fellow, New America Foundation, and author of The Second World and How to Run the World
"Coinedis a difficult book to put down because almost every page contains history, facts, and stories about the world's economic growth, which will astound the reader. As we read the book, we became more aware of how different parts of the world adopted a monetary system. We enjoyed the many fantastic and revealing anecdotes within the text. So many interesting and entertaining facts about money have not appeared before in one volume. If you like knowing more about money and numismatics, might we suggest that 'you buy the book before you buy the coin.'"—Harvey G. Stack & Lawrence R. Stack, Founders, Stack's Bowers Rare Coins
"Fascinating. Kabir Sehgal'sCoinedis a more than just a lively history of money, it is a richly rewarding excursion into the meaning of money."—David Tripp, award winning author of Illegal Tender, and former member of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee
"Numismatists study rare coins, often very carefully under magnification. Kabir Sehgal's book will be a great addition to any collector's library as it tells the place that coins and other monetary instruments have in world history--a rich panorama of events."—David Bowers, Chairman Emeritus of Stack's Bowers Galleries; Former President, Professional Numismatists Guild; Former President, American Numismatic Association
"Kabir Sehgal succeeds where most have failed. In a world where central banks have been printing record amounts of money only to find that money does not buy real growth and prosperity, Kabir re-creates true value, meaning and power that money has for our communities, nations and all humankind. This is a must read for anybody with a savings account or a credit card."—Jesper Koll, Managing Director, Head of Japan Research, J.P. Morgan
"Money, while defining so much of our lives, remains a taboo for discussion and a great mystery for many.Coinedprovides a beautiful window into the history of money, its influence on the world around us, and even how our minds process it. Kabir does a great job of taking us on a fun and engaging ride through a topic that deserves much more consideration and thought."—Jeff Rosenthal, Co-Founder & Curator, Summit
"Coined is that rare book indeed-a fun romp through the history of human exchange, taking up the subject of money in its physical, psychological, philosophical, and historical fills. Like Salt, the topic serves not as a lens that narrows, but as a backdrop for a panoramic viewpoint, sparkling writing, and an exploration of a world you may never have known existed."—Rachel Kleinfield, Senior Associate, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
"Money jingles, jangles, confuses and betrays us. Readers will be surprised and charmed by Kabir Sehgal's far-flung and fascinating search for the root of money and the spell it weaves around us."—Todd G. Buchholz, former White House economic adviser and author of New Ideas from Dead Economists
"A lively account with an unconventional viewpoint."—Kirkus
"Sehgal is a tireless and eloquent guide, and knows just how long to stay at each stop."—Financial Times
"If you've been waiting for an economic version ofEat, Pray, Love,this may be it."—The New York Times Book Review
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Money isn't just coins, bank notes or clamshells; it is more than a store of value or unit of payment. It's an idea, a transformative player in how we view, cope, and harmonise with the world. Like it or not, money is a measure of status, well-being, and our chances to survive and thrive. Money isn't just what makes the world go around; it is largely what makes each of us go around. In Coined, Kabir Sehgal travels the world while presenting a multidimensional portrait of currency through the ages. He explores the origin of exchange in the Galapagos Islands, searches for hoards of coins from an ancient civilization in Bangladesh, and learns about the art that appears on money from coin collectors in Vietnam. He takes you from the vaults beneath the Federal Reserve in New York to a beehive where pollen can be understood as a natural form of exchange. He details the birth of money, to its place in our culture both past and present, to how the obsession for it can lead to death and destruction, all the while mixing engaging and entertaining stories from the front lines of global currency exchange with extensive, thoughtful research. The story of money is rich and varied because it is our story.
Money isn't just coins, bank notes or clamshells; it is more than a store of value or unit of payment. It's an idea, a transformative player in how we view, cope, and harmonise with the world. Like it or not, money is a measure of status, well-being, and our chances to survive and thrive. Money isn't just what makes the world go around; it is largely what makes each of us go around. In Coined, Kabir Sehgal travels the world while presenting a multidimensional portrait of currency through the ages. He explores the origin of exchange in the Galapagos Islands, searches for hoards of coins from an ancient civilization in Bangladesh, and learns about the art that appears on money from coin collectors in Vietnam. He takes you from the vaults beneath the Federal Reserve in New York to a beehive where pollen can be understood as a natural form of exchange. He details the birth of money, to its place in our culture both past and present, to how the obsession for it can lead to death and destruction, all the while mixing engaging and entertaining stories from the front lines of global currency exchange with extensive, thoughtful research. The story of money is rich and varied because it is our story.