The Accursed Share Essay Economy Consumption 1988 VTG Book Georges Bataille

The Accursed Share an Essay on General Economy Vol. 1 Consumption Paperback 1988 Urzone Zone Books Vintage VTG Book Georges Bataille Translated by Robert Hurley In this important work, Georges Bataille uses his novel economic theory as the basis for an incisive inquiry into the very nature of civilization. He introduces here his concept of the accursed share, the surplus energy that any system, natural or cultural, must expend; it is this expenditure, according to Bataille, that most clearly defines a society. His examples include sacrifice among the Aztecs, potlatch among the Northwest Coast Indians, military conquest in Islam, and Buddhist monasticism in Tibet. ASIN: ‎ 0942299116 Publisher: ‎ Zone Books Language: ‎ English Paperback: ‎ 200 pages ISBN-10: ‎ 9780942299113 Measurements are provided in pictures. Please see all pictures for approximate measurements. We Ship within 1 business day, no more than 3 business days in rare occasions. **ALL items are cross listed to other platforms. So if you like it, get it before its gone! Accepting ALL Reasonable Offers from the listing price. When you bundle items, I will give you such a great offer you can't resist. Pre-Owned - Good Pre Owned Condition. Please see all pictures for condition. Thank you for supporting a Family Owned Small Business.