The Good Society

by John Kenneth Galbraith
The Good Society
published
March 1996 by Houghton Mifflin (Trade)
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binding
Hardcover, 152 pages

isbn
0395713285   (isbn13: 9780395713280)

description
Galbraith also recognizes human weakness, differences in ability and motivation, and the formidable obstacles facing those who challenge the status qu...more





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kate
05/24/07

I would have never imagined myself reading a book on economics for entertainment, let alone liking one as much as I did this one. I will be rereading it in the future to absorb more.
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Daniel
12/08/07

Another one that I loved reading at the time but many of the ideals were found to be wrong.
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Scott
04/17/08

bookshelves: economics, non-fiction, political, the-worst
Read in January, 2003
More of the same from Galbraith. It's so bad it's good.
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Tyler
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10/06/08

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IreneandJohn
08/04/08

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09/01/08

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The Good Society: The Humane Agenda (Paperback)