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Is Capitalism Working?
A primer for the 21st century
Series: The Big Idea
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One of four titles in Thames & Hudson’s innovative new ‘Big Idea’ series, this incisive discussion of capitalism breaks down the key concepts and theories at the heart of this contentious topic.
Part of Thames & Hudson's innovative new 'Big Idea' series, this incisive discussion of capitalism breaks down the key concepts and theories at the heart of this contentious topic
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The Big Idea shortlisted for series design in the British Design and Production Awards
Is Capitalism Working? is a highly relevant question today—not least to a generation coming of age in a world still experiencing aftershocks from the near-meltdown of the world economy in 2008.
Economic theory can be complex, but Jacob Field's well-structured and thought-provoking text lays out the debate in a clear, accessible, and engaging manner. Infographics and timelines ensure that readers grasp the basic tenets, history, and context of capitalism without distracting from the compelling arguments.
Jacob Field presents a measured conclusion that reviews the evidence on each side, allowing room for the reader to draw his or her own conclusions.
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Is Capitalism Working? by Jacob Field offers an engaging exploration of economic theories with a unique presentation style that invites readers to interact with the material in a dynamic way. The book uses varying font sizes for paragraphs to draw attention to key ideas and highlight important concepts, creating an experience akin to a "choose-your-own-adventure."
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ISBN: 9780500293676
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 September 2018
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Illustration: with over 150 illustrations
Contributors:
- Edited by Matthew Taylor
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 330g
Pages: 144
About the Author
Jacob Field, a research associate at the University of Cambridge, is the author of four history books, most recently London, Londoners, and the Great Fire of 1666. Matthew Taylor is Chief Executive of the NHS Confederation. Prior to that he was for 15 years Chief Executive of the RSA, a 250-year-old British institution devoted to enriching society through ideas and action to deliver a 21st-century enlightenment. A writer, public speaker and broadcaster, he has written numerous articles on policy, politics, public service reform and cultural theory, and frequently appears on Newsnight, The Daily Politics, and Radio 4’s Today and The Moral Maze. He was previously General Secretary and Chief Executive of the Institute for Public Policy Research, Britain’s leading think tank.
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