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The Wealth of Nations: Books I-III
by Adam Smith
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Summary: some gems hidden in amongst the wheat husks
Content: Smith is much under-estimated both amongst philosophers of money (economists) and philosophers of social life (moralists).
And it is true, as the reader from Melbourne says, that the book requires a great deal of dedication in places. At times Smith repeats ... → Click here to read more reviews. | |
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The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money
by Keynes J.M
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Summary: Not only THE economics text...
Content: This book provided the foundation for most economic policy (in the west at least) through the middle of the 20th century, and as such must be considered among the most important books ever published. It will show the reader why certain decisions were taken, ... → Click here to read more reviews. | |
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The Enemy Within: Thatcher's Secret War Against the Miners
by Seumas Milne
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Summary: Blistering reading
Content: I bought this revealing book primarily to improve my facts of an event which happened when I was about 10 years old. My only real memories of the stike were images on the TV of police and miners clashing at picket lines.
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Craftsman, the
by Richard Sennett
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Summary: Less than the sum of its parts--but what parts!
Content: I really wanted to like this book more than I did in the end. I had heard Sennett talking about it on Radio 4 ("Thinking Allowed" 6 February) and was fascinated. It is a topic which usually is only addressed in passing, but worthy of a serious treatment of ... → Click here to read more reviews. | |
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