The Animating Pursuits of Speculation; (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781020940897)

This groundbreaking study of speculation and its cultural significance offers a fresh perspective on the role of risk-taking in human society. Drawing on a range of historical and cultural examples, the book explores the ways in which speculation has shaped our understanding of economics, politics, and social behaviour.

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