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  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Random House USA Inc, 1997

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    Librería: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, Estados Unidos de AmericaWorld of Books (was SecondSale)

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    Paperback. Condición: Good. A New York Times Business Book Bestseller "Shrewd and optimistic. . . . The Good Life and Its Discontents combines first-rate analysis with persuasive historical, political and sociological insights."-The New Republic Today Americans are wealthier, healthier, and live longer than at any previous time in our history. As a society, we have never had it so good. Yet, paradoxically, many of us have never felt so bad. For, as Robert J. Samuelson observes in this visionary book, our country suffers from a national sense of entitlement-a feeling that someone, whether Big Business or Big Government, should guarantee us secure jobs, rising living standards, social harmony, and personal fulfillment. In The Good Life and Its Discontents, Samuelson, a national columnist for Newsweek and the Washington Post, links our rising expectations with our belief in a post-Cold War vision of an American utopia. Using history, economics, and psychology, he exposes the hubris of economists and corporate managers and indicts a government that promises too much to too many constituencies. Like David Reisman's The Lonely Crowd and John Kenneth Galbraith's The Affluent Society, the result is a book that defines its time-and that is sure to shape the national debate for years to come. "A smart, balanced epitaph for an era-with a few clues for what's ahead."-Business Week "Lucid and nonsectarian . . . Samuelson traces how the reasonable demand for progress has given way to the excessive demand for perfection."-The New York Times.…

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group (edition Reprint), 1997

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    Librería: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, Estados Unidos de AmericaBooksRun

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    Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Reprint. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Random House, 2008

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    Librería: Zoom Books East, Glendale Heights, IL, Estados Unidos de AmericaZoom Books East

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  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Random House USA Inc, 2008

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    Condición: Good. The Great Inflation in the 1960s and 1970s, notes award-winning columnist Robert J. Samuelson, played a crucial role in transforming American politics, economy, and everyday life. The direct consequences included stagnation in living standards, a growing belief--both in America and abroad--that the great-power status of the United States was ending, and Ronald Reagan's election to the presidency in 1980. But that is only half the story. The end of high inflation led to two decades of almost uninterrupted economic growth, rising stock prices and ever-increasing home values. Paradoxically, this prolonged prosperity triggered the economic and financial collapse of 2008 and 2009 by making Americans--from bank executives to ordinary homeowners--overconfident, complacent, and careless. The Great Inflation and its Aftermath, Samuelson contends, demonstrated that we have not yet escaped the boom-and-bust cycles common in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This is a sobering tale essential for anyone who wants to understand today's world.…

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Random House (edition 1), 2008

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    Librería: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, Estados Unidos de AmericaBooksRun

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    Hardcover. Condición: Fair. 1. With dust jacket. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Random House Publishing Group, 2001

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    Librería: Gulf Coast Books, Cypress, TX, Estados Unidos de AmericaGulf Coast Books

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    paperback. Condición: Fair.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Random House Publishing Group, 2001

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    Librería: Greenworld Books, arlington, TX, Estados Unidos de AmericaGreenworld Books

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    Condición: good. Fast Free Shipping â" Good condition. It may show normal signs of use, such as light writing, highlighting, or library markings, but all pages are intact and the book is fully readable. A solid, complete copy that's ready to enjoy.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Random House, 2008

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    Librería: Greenworld Books, arlington, TX, Estados Unidos de AmericaGreenworld Books

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    Condición: very_good. Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Random House USA Inc, 1995

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    Librería: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, Estados Unidos de AmericaWorld of Books (was SecondSale)

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    Hardback. Condición: Good. A New York Times Business Book Bestseller Shrewd and optimistic. . . . The Good Life and Its Discontents] combines first-rate analysis with persuasive historical, political and sociological insights. --The New Republic Today Americans are wealthier, healthier, and live longer than at any previous time in our history. As a society, we have never had it so good. Yet, paradoxically, many of us have never felt so bad. For, as Robert J. Samuelson observes in this visionary book, our country suffers from a national sense of entitlement--a feeling that someone, whether Big Business or Big Government, should guarantee us secure jobs, rising living standards, social harmony, and personal fulfillment. In The Good Life and Its Discontents, Samuelson, a national columnist for Newsweek and the Washington Post, links our rising expectations with our belief in a post-Cold War vision of an American utopia. Using history, economics, and psychology, he exposes the hubris of economists and corporate managers and indicts a government that promises too much to too many constituencies. Like David Reisman's The Lonely Crowd and John Kenneth Galbraith's The Affluent Society, the result is a book that defines its time--and that is sure to shape the national debate for years to come. A smart, balanced epitaph for an era--with a few clues for what's ahead. --Business Week Lucid and] nonsectarian . . . Samuelson traces how the reasonable demand for progress has given way to the excessive demand for perfection. --The New York Times.…

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Random House USA Inc, 1995

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    Librería: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, Estados Unidos de AmericaWorld of Books (was SecondSale)

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    Hardback. Condición: Fair. A New York Times Business Book Bestseller Shrewd and optimistic. . . . The Good Life and Its Discontents] combines first-rate analysis with persuasive historical, political and sociological insights. --The New Republic Today Americans are wealthier, healthier, and live longer than at any previous time in our history. As a society, we have never had it so good. Yet, paradoxically, many of us have never felt so bad. For, as Robert J. Samuelson observes in this visionary book, our country suffers from a national sense of entitlement--a feeling that someone, whether Big Business or Big Government, should guarantee us secure jobs, rising living standards, social harmony, and personal fulfillment. In The Good Life and Its Discontents, Samuelson, a national columnist for Newsweek and the Washington Post, links our rising expectations with our belief in a post-Cold War vision of an American utopia. Using history, economics, and psychology, he exposes the hubris of economists and corporate managers and indicts a government that promises too much to too many constituencies. Like David Reisman's The Lonely Crowd and John Kenneth Galbraith's The Affluent Society, the result is a book that defines its time--and that is sure to shape the national debate for years to come. A smart, balanced epitaph for an era--with a few clues for what's ahead. --Business Week Lucid and] nonsectarian . . . Samuelson traces how the reasonable demand for progress has given way to the excessive demand for perfection. --The New York Times.…

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Crown (edition 1), 1995

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    Librería: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, Estados Unidos de AmericaBooksRun

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    Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 1. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Crown, 1995

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    Librería: BookHolders, Towson, MD, Estados Unidos de AmericaBookHolders

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    Condición: Good. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Edition: first ] Publisher: Crown Pub Date: 12/26/1995 Binding: Hardcover Pages: 293 first edition.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Crown, 1995

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    Librería: Greenworld Books, arlington, TX, Estados Unidos de AmericaGreenworld Books

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    Condición: good. Fast Free Shipping â" Good condition. It may show normal signs of use, such as light writing, highlighting, or library markings, but all pages are intact and the book is fully readable. A solid, complete copy that's ready to enjoy.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Crown, 1995

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    Librería: Greenworld Books, arlington, TX, Estados Unidos de AmericaGreenworld Books

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    Condición: very_good. Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 1997

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    Librería: Once Upon A Time Books, Siloam Springs, AR, Estados Unidos de AmericaOnce Upon A Time Books

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    Condición: Usado - Aceptable

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    paperback. Condición: Good. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear .

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 1997

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    Librería: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, Estados Unidos de AmericaBetter World Books

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    Condición: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Atrandom, 2001

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    Librería: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, Estados Unidos de AmericaThriftBooks-Atlanta

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    Paperback. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Atrandom, 2001

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    Librería: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de AmericaThriftBooks-Dallas

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    Condición: Usado - Bueno

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    Paperback. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Random House Publishing Group, 2001

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    Librería: Goodwill Books, Hillsboro, OR, Estados Unidos de AmericaGoodwill Books

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    Condición: Usado - Regular

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    Condición: acceptable. Fairly worn, but readable and intact. If applicable: Dust jacket, disc or access code may not be included.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Vintage, 1997

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    Paperback. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Random House USA Inc, 1997

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    Librería: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, Estados Unidos de AmericaWorld of Books Inc

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    Paperback. Condición: Good. A New York Times Business Book Bestseller "Shrewd and optimistic. . . . The Good Life and Its Discontents combines first-rate analysis with persuasive historical, political and sociological insights."-The New Republic Today Americans are wealthier, healthier, and live longer than at any previous time in our history. As a society, we have never had it so good. Yet, paradoxically, many of us have never felt so bad. For, as Robert J. Samuelson observes in this visionary book, our country suffers from a national sense of entitlement-a feeling that someone, whether Big Business or Big Government, should guarantee us secure jobs, rising living standards, social harmony, and personal fulfillment. In The Good Life and Its Discontents, Samuelson, a national columnist for Newsweek and the Washington Post, links our rising expectations with our belief in a post-Cold War vision of an American utopia. Using history, economics, and psychology, he exposes the hubris of economists and corporate managers and indicts a government that promises too much to too many constituencies. Like David Reisman's The Lonely Crowd and John Kenneth Galbraith's The Affluent Society, the result is a book that defines its time-and that is sure to shape the national debate for years to come. "A smart, balanced epitaph for an era-with a few clues for what's ahead."-Business Week "Lucid and nonsectarian . . . Samuelson traces how the reasonable demand for progress has given way to the excessive demand for perfection."-The New York Times.…

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Random House Publishing Group, 2001

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    Librería: The Maryland Book Bank, Baltimore, MD, Estados Unidos de AmericaThe Maryland Book Bank

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    Condición: Usado - Bueno

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    paperback. Condición: Very Good. Used - Very Good.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Random House Publishing Group, 2001

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    Librería: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, Estados Unidos de AmericaWonder Book

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    Condición: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Random House Publishing Group, 2001

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    Librería: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, Estados Unidos de AmericaWonder Book

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    Condición: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 1997

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    Librería: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, Estados Unidos de AmericaWonder Book

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    Condición: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Crown, 1995

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    Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Crown, 1995

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    Hardcover. Condición: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Random House, 2008

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    Librería: SustainableBooks.com, Amherst, NY, Estados Unidos de AmericaSustainableBooks.com

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    Condición: Good. Book is in Used-Good condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Random House, 2008

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    Librería: SustainableBooks.com, Amherst, NY, Estados Unidos de AmericaSustainableBooks.com

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    Condición: Fair. Book is in Used-Acceptable condition. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. Pages and cover may have wear, tears, and stickers. Pages are may contain notes and highlighting.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Random House USA Inc, 2008

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    Librería: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, Estados Unidos de AmericaWorld of Books Inc

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    Condición: Good. The Great Inflation in the 1960s and 1970s, notes award-winning columnist Robert J. Samuelson, played a crucial role in transforming American politics, economy, and everyday life. The direct consequences included stagnation in living standards, a growing belief--both in America and abroad--that the great-power status of the United States was ending, and Ronald Reagan's election to the presidency in 1980. But that is only half the story. The end of high inflation led to two decades of almost uninterrupted economic growth, rising stock prices and ever-increasing home values. Paradoxically, this prolonged prosperity triggered the economic and financial collapse of 2008 and 2009 by making Americans--from bank executives to ordinary homeowners--overconfident, complacent, and careless. The Great Inflation and its Aftermath, Samuelson contends, demonstrated that we have not yet escaped the boom-and-bust cycles common in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This is a sobering tale essential for anyone who wants to understand today's world.…