The Culture of Contentment
Paperback / softback
Main Details
| Title |
The Culture of Contentment
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) John Kenneth Galbraith
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Foreword by Jeff Madrick
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:176 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 140 |
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| Category/Genre | Economics |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780691171654
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| Classifications | Dewey:306.30973 |
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| Audience | | Tertiary Education (US: College) | | Professional & Vocational | |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Princeton University Press
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| Imprint |
Princeton University Press
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| Publication Date |
29 August 2017 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
The world has become increasingly separated into the haves and have-nots. In The Culture of Contentment, renowned economist John Kenneth Galbraith shows how a contented class--not the privileged few but the socially and economically advantaged majority--defend their comfortable status at a cost. Middle-class voting against regulation and increased
Author Biography
John Kenneth Galbraith (1908-2006) was one of the most influential economists of the twentieth century. He was professor of economics at Harvard University and served as U.S. ambassador to India during the Kennedy administration. He wrote more than fifty books, including American Capitalism, The Affluent Society, and The New Industrial State (Princeton).
Reviews"Thought-provoking."--Kirkus
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