The Wealth and Poverty of Nations: Why Some Are So Rich and Some So Poor, Paperback
The answer, as Landes definitively illustrates, is a complex interplay of cultural mores and historical circumstance.
The Wealth and Poverty of Nations: Why Some Are So Rich and Some So Poor, Paperback
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The Wealth and Poverty of Nations: Why Some Are So Rich and Some So Poor, Paperback

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Discover the reasons behind wealth and poverty with The Wealth and Poverty of Nations book. Shop now at Ubuy Malta for the best offers and deals.
  • 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 formatPaperback
Fiction/nonfictionNon-Fiction
GenreBusiness & Investing
Publication dateMay, 1999
Pages688
Reading levelGrade 12
SubgenreEconomics
Series titleNo Series
Edition1
PublisherW. W. Norton & Company
Original languagesEnglish
LanguageEnglish
Awards wonNone
Is collectibleN
Binding typePerfect Binding
Recording time0 min
Number of discs1
Retail packagingSingle 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 weight1.9 lb (860 grams)
Bisac subject headingBusiness & Economics

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The Wealth and Poverty of Nations: Why Some Are So Rich and Some So Poor, Paperback

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  • Question: What is the main focus of the book?

    Answer: The book explores the reasons behind the economic success of some nations and the persistence of poverty in others.
  • Question: What makes this book unique?

    Answer: It offers a complex analysis of the interplay between cultural mores and historical circumstances in determining a nation's economic trajectory.
  • Question: Is this book popular?

    Answer: Yes, it is highly acclaimed and has been a best-seller.

Coolidge Professor of History and Professor of Economics Eme Motivational & Personal Success Books Editorial Review

The Wealth and Poverty of Nations is an erudite and thought-provoking book on the world's economic history. It is a descriptive rather than prescriptive analysis of the forces that have shaped the wealth and poverty of nations over centuries. Although Landes takes aim at all forms of political correctness and controversially addresses issues surrounding multiculturalism, critics argue that there is too much Eurocentrism in his analysis. Landes' thesis centres around the importance of a culture of scientific inquiry and invention spurred by a rivalry between nations and is supported by extensive research. He argues that the key to the wealth of nations is a strong work ethic, property rights, and a fragmented authority. Despite Landes being argumentative about free market principals, the book is well researched and has a great story worth reading.

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Pros

  • Well researched and well written analysis of world economic history.
  • In-depth and thought-provoking examination of factors that shape wealth and poverty in nations.
  • Great story-telling approach that provides a broad look at countries and regions of wealth and poverty.

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  • Self-contradicting with too much Eurocentrism.

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