The making of economic society /
Heilbroner, Robert L.
The making of economic society / Robert L. Heilbroner - Englewood Cliffs, N.J. : Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1962. - xiii, 241 pages ; 22 cm
Includes index.
1. The economic problem -- 2. The pre-market economy -- 3. The emergence of the market society -- 4. The Industrial Revolution -- 5. The impact of industrial technology -- 6. The evolution of guided capitalism -- 7. The drift of modern economic history -- 8. The making of economic society.
"This little book is an attempt to present some of the basic content of economics in this mingled light of theory and history. Let me hasten to stress that the book does not aim to teach the full scope of economics in the systematic manner of a textbook... But there is a purpose behind this radical winnowing-out. That purpose is to concentrate on one main line of thought — the rise and development of the market system — not only because this is the central theme which must be mastered before much else can be absorbed." -- From the introduction. With its roots in history and eyes on the future, this book traces the development of our economic society from the Middle Ages to the present, offering a balanced perspective of why our economy is the way it is and where it may be headed. It explores the catalytic role past economic trends and dynamics–particularly capitalism–have played in creating the present challenges we face, and offers suggestions on how we may deal with them most effectively in the future.
62016453
Economic history.
Industries--History
Capitalism--History
Economics--History
HC 51 / .H44 1962
330.9
The making of economic society / Robert L. Heilbroner - Englewood Cliffs, N.J. : Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1962. - xiii, 241 pages ; 22 cm
Includes index.
1. The economic problem -- 2. The pre-market economy -- 3. The emergence of the market society -- 4. The Industrial Revolution -- 5. The impact of industrial technology -- 6. The evolution of guided capitalism -- 7. The drift of modern economic history -- 8. The making of economic society.
"This little book is an attempt to present some of the basic content of economics in this mingled light of theory and history. Let me hasten to stress that the book does not aim to teach the full scope of economics in the systematic manner of a textbook... But there is a purpose behind this radical winnowing-out. That purpose is to concentrate on one main line of thought — the rise and development of the market system — not only because this is the central theme which must be mastered before much else can be absorbed." -- From the introduction. With its roots in history and eyes on the future, this book traces the development of our economic society from the Middle Ages to the present, offering a balanced perspective of why our economy is the way it is and where it may be headed. It explores the catalytic role past economic trends and dynamics–particularly capitalism–have played in creating the present challenges we face, and offers suggestions on how we may deal with them most effectively in the future.
62016453
Economic history.
Industries--History
Capitalism--History
Economics--History
HC 51 / .H44 1962
330.9