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KLOFT, H., Die Wirtschaft der Griechisch-Römischen Welt. Eine Einführung. Wissenschaftliche Buchgesellschaft, Darmstadt, 1992. XVI,265p. Paperback. signature and date on half title. Series: Die Altertumswissenschaft. ‘At a time when research is becoming increasingly interdisciplinary and undergraduate courses are ever more specialised, books which offer general overviews are in high demand. It is important that such books are rewritten and updated frequently so as to include new material, recent research methods and trends of scholarship. K.’s introduction to the Graeco-Roman economy is therefore a welcome publication. The book meets well the diverse requirements of a wide academic readership: one third is devoted to theoretical problems and research methods, while selected bibliographical essays at the end of each chapter encourage and facilitate further study. The text is lucidly written and contributes cogent arguments to controversial issues. (…) The major flaw of K.’s analysis lies in its adherence to a holistic model of ‘the’ ancient economy, and its description in developmental terms.’ (SITTA VON REDEN in The Classical Review (New Series), 1993, pp.321-323). € 18.00 (Antiquarian) ISBN: 9783534056682