Economic Theory - General & Miscellaneous, Economics - General & Miscellaneous, 20th Century American History - Economic Aspects - Post World War II, Economic Policies in the United States, Economic Conditions in the United States
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Overview
Galbraith's classic on the "economics of abundance" is, in the words of the New York Times, "a compelling challenge to conventional thought." With customary clarity, eloquence, and humor, Galbraith cuts to the heart of what economic security means (and doesn't mean) in today's world and lays bare the hazards of individual and societal complacence about economic inequity. While "affluent society" and "conventional wisdom" (first used in this book) have entered the vernacular, the message of the book has not been so widely embraced--reason enough to rediscover The Affluent Society.Editorials
From the Publisher
"One of the most gifted writers alive . . . tumbling the tribal Gods of both left and right." Boston Globe"With his customary clarity, eloquence, and humor, Galbraith cuts to the heart of what economic security means (and doesn't mean) in today's world and lays bare the hazards of complacency about economic inequity." The New York Times
Book Details
Published
October 15, 1998
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pages
288
ISBN
9780547575797