Problems of Modern Democracy (Classic Reprint): Political and Economic Essays: Political and Economic Essays (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Godkin, Edwin Lawrence

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1330302605 ISBN 13: 9781330302606

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

Inhaltsangabe

Wealth, politics, and social life collide in a sharp look at American democracy. This collection argues that economic ideas often misread real life, and that the culture surrounding money shapes public policy more than we admit. It surveys how economists, politicians, and the wealthy influence society, from factory rules to grand homes, and asks what true progress should look like in a modern republic.

Through contemporary examples and pointed critique, the book contrasts American conditions with European trends, highlighting how social expectations and class dynamics affect everyday life. The author questions whether lavish displays of wealth help or hinder a democratic society, and what balance is needed between individual success and the common good.

• A critical look at economic theory and its place in public life.


• Insights into American social customs, wealth, and class relations.


• Discussion of how policy and etiquette shape national progress.


• Thoughtful reflections on democracy, culture, and responsibility in modern times.

Ideal for readers interested in economics, social history, and how wealth and government interact in shaping a nation.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Forgotten Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1330302605
• ISBN 13: 9781330302606
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 340
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