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Joyce Appleby on Capitalism’s History

Joyce Appleby, author of The Relentless Revolution: A History of Capitalism, stopped by Zócalo’s offices to explain why capitalism is a cultural system rather than a purely economic one. She chats with Swati Pandey about pinpointing where and when capitalism began, what caused it to flourish, and whether it’s a good thing.

*Video by Laura Villalpando. Photo courtesy moneyc.net.

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Monday, August 30, 2010 00:04

Taking Down a Mosque

Swati Pandey

Mohamed's Ghosts: An American Story of Love and Fear in the Homeland by Stephan Salisbury The introduction to Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Stephan Salisbury’s investigative memoir Mohamed’s Ghosts is titled “How to Take Down A Mosque.” It’s an eye-grabber for anyone who is watching closely the controversy around the Park51 Islamic community center and mosque slated to be built in Lower Manhattan.

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