The Real Wealth of Nations: Creating A Caring Economics
Creating A Caring Economics
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
1 January 2018
Summary
The author of The Chalice and the Blade proposes a new economics based on care in this “impressive work that’s…well argued, insightful and hopeful” (Publishers Weekly).Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations provided the first explanation of the workings of modern economics. But with his focus on “the market” as the best mechanism for producing and distributing the necessities of life, Smith’s concepts only told part of the story, leading to flawed economic models that devalue activities that fall…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781576756294 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1576756297 |
| Author: | R. Eisler |
| Publisher: | Berrett-Koehler |
| Imprint: | Berrett-Koehler |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 1 January 2018 |
| Weight: | 540g |
| Dimensions: | 235mm x 157mm x 23mm |
| Series: | Berrett-koehler |
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“The Real Wealth of Nations gives us a template for the better world that we have been so urgently seeking. As practical as it is hopeful, this brilliant book shows how we can build economic systems that meet both our material and spiritual needs. It illuminates the way to a bold and exciting new future.” –Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate “A call to action. Not only must politicians, businesses, and financial institutions change, each one of us must play a role in developing a more caring society. This book is an important tool that can help us make that happen –Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE, Founder, The Jane Goodall Institute and United Nations Messenger of Peace “A prescription for an economic system that is both equitable and sustainable. It should be read and used by everyone who wants a better world!’ –Deepak Chopra, author of why God Laughing? The Path to Joy and Spiritual Optimism “Eisler delivers another impressive work that’s remarkably well referenced. well argued insightful and hopeful.” –Publishers Weekly
About The Author
R. Eisler
Riane Eisler is president of the Center for Partnership Studies and author of The Chalice and the Blade, Sacred Pleasure, Tomorrow’s Children, and The Power of Partnership. Dr. Eisler is a pioneer in the study of complex systems and the recipient of many honors, including the Humanist Pioneer Award and membership in the World Commission on Global Consciousness and Spirituality.
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