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The end of money, counterfeiters, preachers, techies, dreamers-- and the coming cashless society, David Wolman

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The end of money, counterfeiters, preachers, techies, dreamers-- and the coming cashless society, David Wolman

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-218) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The end of money

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bibliography

Responsibility statement

David Wolman

Sub title

counterfeiters, preachers, techies, dreamers-- and the coming cashless society

Summary

"The age of paper dollars and metal coins is coming to a close. In The End of Money, David Wolman introduces the people, technologies, and trends powering this shakeup, taking us to hotspots of the cashless revolution. He zooms from the cash-strapped slums of Delhi, to the tech-obsessed streets of Tokyo, to London to hobnob with digital cash gurus. Then it's on to Reykjavik, where Icelanders are about to kill their national currency; Washington, to learn about high-tech counterfeiting; and Los Angeles, where scientists study our brains on cash. Along the way, Wolman examines the implications of next-generation payment innovations, investigates alternative and virtual currencies, and showcases the boon in mobile-phone banking. As cash gets pushed toward extinction, now is the time to explore its effect on our wallets and our lives" --, Provided by publisher

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Counterfeiters, preachers, techies, dreamers-- and the coming cashless society

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