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The Acquisitive Society by R. H. Tawney

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Book name: The Acquisitive Society (2024)
Category: Business & Money
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Language: English
Publication data: Jan. 1, 1920, midnight
"The Acquisitive Society" is a critique of capitalism and a call for a more equitable society. The author argues that the capitalist system rewards acquisitiveness rather than hard work or creative contribution, leading to a society that is both inequitable and inefficient. He proposes a society in which property is more evenly distributed and wealth is generated through service to the community, not through the accumulation of possessions. The book is a call for a radical restructuring of society in the name of fairness and efficiency. The 11179th greatest book of all time

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R. H. Tawney

R. H. Tawney

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