Richard Robbins

About the Author

Richard Robbins is an anthropologist and author whose work examines the cultural forces shaping economic life, globalization, and social change. In Global Problems and the Culture of Capitalism (What's New in Anthropology), he connects everyday experiences to broad systems of power, production, and consumption, inviting readers to think critically about the assumptions underlying contemporary capitalism. His accessible, interdisciplinary approach brings anthropological insight to urgent questions about inequality, environmental pressures, and the relationships between local communities and global institutions. Robbins’s writing is especially valuable for readers seeking thoughtful context for the challenges of an interconnected world.