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The Wealth and Poverty of Nations: Why Some Are So Rich and Some So Poor, (Paperback)
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The answer, as Landes definitively illustrates, is a complex interplay of cultural mores and historical circumstance.
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What Stands Out
Comprehensive Analysis
Offers an in-depth exploration of economic disparities across nations, integrating historical and cultural contexts that enrich understanding of wealth and poverty dynamics.
Global Perspective
Analyzes multiple nations, providing insights into diverse economic systems and the factors that contribute to their success or failure, appealing to a worldwide readership.
Engaging Narration
Written in an accessible style, making complex economic theories understandable for general readers, educators, and students, thus broadening its appeal and usability.
Product Details
- Acclaimed and best-selling book by David S. Landes
- Explores the question of why some nations achieve economic success while others remain impoverished
- Highlights the complex interplay of cultural mores and historical circumstance
- Rich with anecdotal evidence, piercing analysis, and a wide range of erudition
- Offers a picture of enormous sweep and brilliant insight
- Considered an audaciously ambitious work of history
| Book format | Paperback |
| Fiction/nonfiction | Non-Fiction |
| Genre | Business & Investing |
| Publication date | May, 1999 |
| Pages | 688 |
| Reading level | Grade 12 |
| Subgenre | Economics |
| Series title | No Series |
| Edition | 1 |
| Publisher | W. W. Norton & Company |
| Original languages | English |
| Language | English |
| Awards won | None |
| Is collectible | N |
| Binding type | Perfect Binding |
| Recording time | 0 min |
| Number of discs | 1 |
| Retail packaging | Single Piece |
| Assembled product dimensions (l x w x h) | 6.10 x 1.20 x 9.10 in (15.5 x 3 x 23.1 cm) |
| Assembled product weight | 1.9 lb (860 grams) |
| Bisac subject heading | Business & Economics |
Who Should Buy?
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Economics Students
Ideal for students studying economics who want to understand the historical context of wealth disparity among nations.
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Policy Makers
Useful for policymakers seeking insights into economic strategies that can address wealth inequalities in their countries.
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General Readers
Great for general readers interested in global economic issues and the factors that contribute to poverty and wealth.
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Casual Readers
May not engage casual readers who prefer lighter, more entertaining literature instead of in-depth economic analysis.
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The Wealth and Poverty of Nations: Why Some Are So Rich and Some So Poor, (Paperback)
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Answer: It offers a complex analysis of the interplay between cultural mores and historical circumstances in determining a nation's economic trajectory. -
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Answer: Yes, it is highly acclaimed and has been a best-seller.
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- Explores the question of why some nations achieve economic success while others remain in poverty
- Highlights the complex interplay of cultural mores and historical circumstance
- Rich with anecdotal evidence and piercing analysis
- A brilliant insight into the factors behind wealth and poverty
- Ambitious and influential work of history
- Highly acclaimed and best-selling
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