American household, from unit of production to unit of consumption

By the mid-20th century, the American household had become a unit of consumption, and no longer produced any commodities. Evaluate this proposition, bringing in Ruth Cowan ('More Work for Mother") and Marion Nestle ("Food Politics").

British imperialism, Adam Smith and John Hobson

Both Adam Smith and John Hobson declared British imperialism unsound national policy from a strictly economic standpoint. First, what did they mean by British imperialism? Second, why did they agree that British imperialism was an economic burden on Britain, not a benefit. What were their difference, if any, on their analysis of British imperialism's real cause? Is imperialism ever economically beneficial to the imperialist mother country? Is it beneficial in some other way? (drawing both questions on Smith and Hobson, answering persuasively). What is imperialism? If it is sometimes beneficial? A brief explanation to these questions will be sufficient. Thank you!

Polanyi, economic Liberalism "utopian"

Polanyi declares economic liberalism as utopian. Define "economic Liberalism" and "utopian". Why does Polanyi think economic Liberalism is utopian, and what evidence does Polanyi offer for this claim. Critically evaluate Polanyi's claim. Is he right?? I don't really know if he's right or not. Can you please help offer me some ideas/opinions? Thank you very much!!

Major Colonial Impacts for Yurok and Southeastern Indians from 1800-1907

Colonial Relations Among the Yurok Communities and the Native nations of the Southeast Analysis of.... What are the major colonial impacts in terms of: 1. geopolitical (hegemonic, competitive and/or administrative) relations. What are the ways in which differing geopolitical relations affected social change among the Yurok and Southeastern tribes. [define relevant terms of political colonialism, provide historical overview w/ examples] 2. Markets such as fur trade and cotton market among the Southeastern Nations and fishing among the Yurok. What are the impacts for social change created by market incorporation and changing economic conditions. [define logic of market incorporati... click for more

Institutional & cultural change among the Yurok during the 20th c w/ the SE Nations during the 19th c.

1. Contrast and compare the Yurok and Southeast Nations according to: (a) early world view, (b) early cultural differentiation, and (c) early institutional differentiation. Make comparative and analytic conclusion between the Yurok and Southeast Nations. [consider world view and conservatism definition and argument, comparison of world view and social change for both, comparitive conclusions on world view, differentiation and change, provide examples] 2. For Yurok and Southeast Nations, discuss the modes and effects of (d) political [i.e. US Administrative Colonialism], (e) economic, and (f) cultural colonialism. Be sure to make a comparative and analytic conclusion between the Yurok a... click for more