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130. Graeber's Debt Chapter 8: Credit vs. Bullion, and the Cycles of History

Everyday Anarchism

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Cycles of Debt and Social Justice Through History

This chapter explores the historical practices of debt cancellation and land redistribution in ancient civilizations like Sumeria and Babylon, highlighting their role in protecting vulnerable populations. It links these historical reforms to ongoing themes of social justice and sets the stage for future discussions on similar issues in the axial age.

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