“The Price of Everything”

by:  Eduardo Porter

ISBN:  978-1-101-44451-1

The title reflects the breadth of topics that Eduardo Porter covers.  And he covers a lot, including things that may be considered taboo in polite circles, doing so in a manner encouraging thought and discussion, rather than derision.

For instance, the opening chapter, The Price of Things, starts with a look at why we pay so much…