Business, Economics & Law

The Acquisitive Society

by R.H. Tawney

Description

This 1926 survey, written by a distinguished social and economic historian, examines the role of religion in the rise of capitalism. Arguing that material acquisitiveness is morally wrong and a corrupting social influence, the author draws upon his profound knowledge of labor and politics to show how concentrated wealth distorts economic policies. Colorful but credible, this study offers a timeless vision of alternative means toward a just economic, social, and intellectual order.

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Author Biography

Richard Henry "R. H." Tawney (1880 – 1962) was an English economic historian, social critic, ethical socialist, Christian socialist, and an important proponent of adult education.

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Bibliographic Information

  • Publisher Example Books
  • Publication Date April 1905
  • Orginal LanguageEnglish
  • ISBN/Identifier 9780486436296
  • Publication Country or regionUnited Kingdom
  • FormatPaperback
  • Primary Price 6.05 GBP
  • Pages192
  • ReadershipGeneral
  • Publish StatusPublished
  • Copyright Year1920
  • Dimensions17.5x26 cm

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