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The Essential Galbraith - by  John Kenneth Galbraith (Paperback) - 1 of 1

The Essential Galbraith - by John Kenneth Galbraith (Paperback)

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  • THE ESSENTIAL GALBRAITH includes key selections from the most important works of John Kenneth Galbraith, one of the most distinguished writers of our time - from THE AFFLUENT SOCIETY, the groundbreaking book in which he conined the tern "conventional wisdom," to THE GREAT CRASH, an unsurpassed account of the events that triggered America's worst economic crisis.
  • Author(s): John Kenneth Galbraith
  • 336 Pages
  • Business + Money Management, Economics

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Key selections are featured from many of the classic works by the world's most eminent economist. The author's new introductions to each of the essays place the works in their historical moment and make clear their enduring relevance today.



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THE ESSENTIAL GALBRAITH includes key selections from the most important works of John Kenneth Galbraith, one of the most distinguished writers of our time - from THE AFFLUENT SOCIETY, the groundbreaking book in which he conined the tern "conventional wisdom," to THE GREAT CRASH, an unsurpassed account of the events that triggered America's worst economic crisis. Galbraith's new introductions place the works in their historical moment and make clear their enduring relevance for the new century. THE ESSENTIAL GALBRAITH will delight old admirers and introduce one of our most beloved writers to a new generation of readers. It is also an indispensable resource for scholars and students of economics, history, and politics, offering unparalleled access to the seminal writings of an extraordinary thinker.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.26 Inches (H) x 5.78 Inches (W) x .85 Inches (D)
Weight: .73 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 336
Genre: Business + Money Management
Sub-Genre: Economics
Publisher: Harper Business
Theme: Theory
Format: Paperback
Author: John Kenneth Galbraith
Language: English
Street Date: October 9, 2001
TCIN: 77266672
UPC: 9780618119639
Item Number (DPCI): 247-53-4762
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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