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The Affluent Society
The Affluent Society
Author: John Kenneth Galbraith
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 complacenc...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780395366134
ISBN-10: 0395366135
Publication Date: 9/18/1984
Pages: 291
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Publisher: Houghton Mifflin (T)
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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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 individual and societal complacency about economic inequality.


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