Gold: A Cultural Encyclopedia (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780313384301)

This encyclopedia provides detailed information about the historical, cultural, social, religious, economic, and scientific significance of gold, across the globe and throughout history.

Gold has been an intrinsic part of human culture and society throughout the world, both in ancient times and in the modern era. This precious metal has also played a central role in economics and politics throughout history. In fact, the value of gold remains a topic of debate amid the current upheavals of economic conditions and attendant reevaluations of modern financial principles.

Gold: A Cultural Encyclopedia consists of more than 130 entries that encompass every aspect of gold, ranging from the ancient metallurgical arts to contemporary economies. The connections between these interdisciplinary subjects are explored and analyzed to highlight the many ways humankind's fascination with gold reflects historical, cultural, economic, and geographic developments. While the majority of the works related to gold focus on economic theory, this text goes beyond that to take a more sociocultural approach to the subject.

Author: Shannon L. Kenny
ISBN-10: 0313384304
ISBN-13: 9780313384301
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Language: English
Published: 04/12/2011
Pages: 340
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.95lbs
Size: 10.10h x 7.10w x 1.00d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 07/01/2011 pg. 109
Booklist 09/01/2011 pg. 66
School Library Journal 10/01/2011 pg. 89
Reference and Research Bk News 08/01/2011 pg. 52