Gifts of Athena: Historical Origins of the Knowledge Economy

Joel Mokyr


  Gifts of Athena: Historical Origins of the Knowledge Economy  Joel Mokyr  The growth of technological and scientific knowledge in the past two centuries has been the overriding dynamic element in the economic and social history of the world. Its result is now often called the knowledge economy. But what are the historical origins of this revolution and what have been its mechanisms? In The Gifts of Athena , Joel Mokyr constructs an original framework to analyze the concept of The growth of technological and scientific knowledge in the past two centuries has been the overriding dynamic element in the economic and social history of the world. Its result is now often called the knowledge economy. But what are the historical origins of this revolution and what have been its mechanisms? In The Gifts of Athena , Joel Mokyr constructs an original framework to analyze the concept of "useful" knowledge. He argues that the growth explosion in the modern West in the past two centuries was driven not just by the appearance of new technological ideas but also by the improved access to these ideas in society at large--as made possible by social networks comprising universities, publishers, professional sciences, and kindred institutions. Through a wealth of historical evidence set in clear and lively prose, he shows that changes in the intellectual and social environment and the institutional background in which knowledge was generated and disseminated brought......


The Marshall Fields: The Evolution of an American Business Dynasty

Axel Madsen


  The Marshall Fields: The Evolution of an American Business Dynasty  Axel Madsen  A classic American success story?with a twist Like J. P. Morgan, John D. Rockefeller, and Andrew Carnegie, Marshall Field was one of the overlords of triumphant capitalism in the Gilded Age of the late nineteenth century. However, his phenomenal wealth and generous philanthropy masked a disastrous personal life. Deserted by his wife and alienated from his children, the founder of the Field dynasty left a legacy of immense wealth and misery to match. The Marshall Fields recounts the classic tale of Fields spectacular success as well as the tragic story of a man who, while making millions by knowing what women wanted, had no inkling of his own wifes emotional needs. This revealing account follows the next five generations of the Field family, concentrating on the most important and controversial figures in each generation. What emerges is a startling saga of money, madness, and mystery. From the son who may have been shot by a chorus girl to the great-great...  книги, книжный магазин, интернет-магазин A classic American success story?with a twist Like J. P. Morgan, John D. Rockefeller, and Andrew Carnegie, Marshall Field was one of the overlords of triumphant capitalism in the Gilded Age of the late nineteenth century. However, his phenomenal wealth and generous philanthropy masked a disastrous personal life. Deserted by his wife and alienated from his children, the founder of the Field dynasty left a legacy of immense wealth and misery to match. The Marshall Fields recounts the classic tale of Fields spectacular success as well as the tragic story of a man who, while making millions by knowing what women wanted, had no inkling of his own wifes emotional needs. This revealing account follows the next five generations of the Field family, concentrating on the most important and controversial figures in each generation. What emerges is a startling saga of money, madness, and mystery. From the son who may have been shot by a chorus girl to the great-great......

Trade Unions and Management: Developing a Partnership (Spiro Business Guides)

Robert M. Carton


  Trade Unions and Management: Developing a Partnership (Spiro Business Guides)  Robert M. Carton  Shows how to develop a non-adversial relationship between trades unions and management  книги, книжный магазин, интернет-магазин Shows how to develop a non-adversial relationship between trades unions and management...

Napoleon Hill's Keys to Success: The 17 Principles of Personal Achievement

Napoleon Hill, Matthew Sartwell


  Napoleon Hill's Keys to Success: The 17 Principles of Personal Achievement  Napoleon Hill, Matthew Sartwell  Achieve success in anything you do—this program shows you how to do it! World-renowned motivational author Napoleon Hill summed up his philosophy of success in Think and Grow Rich® , one of the bestselling inspirationalbusiness books of all time. In Napoleon Hill’s Keys to Success , Hill’s seventeen essential principles of personal achievement are expanded on in detail, with concrete advice on their use and implementation. In these richly rewarding, full context tapes, you will learn the secrets of: • filling your life with purpose and direction • perfecting your personality • fanning your creative spark • building self-discipline • profiting from the Golden Rule • budgeting time and money • discovering and preserving the source of all wealth In this invaluable audiobook, anyone seeking personal and financial improvement will find a wealth of...  книги, книжный магазин, интернет-магазин Achieve success in anything you do—this program shows you how to do it! World-renowned motivational author Napoleon Hill summed up his philosophy of success in Think and Grow Rich® , one of the bestselling inspirationalbusiness books of all time. In Napoleon Hill’s Keys to Success , Hill’s seventeen essential principles of personal achievement are expanded on in detail, with concrete advice on their use and implementation. In these richly rewarding, full context tapes, you will learn the secrets of: • filling your life with purpose and direction • perfecting your personality • fanning your creative spark • building self-discipline • profiting from the Golden Rule • budgeting time and money • discovering and preserving the source of all wealth In this invaluable audiobook, anyone seeking personal and financial improvement will find a wealth of......

Effective Writing: A Handbook for Finance People

Claire B. May, Gordon S. May, Andrew


  Effective Writing: A Handbook for Finance People  Claire B. May, Gordon S. May, Andrew  Effective Writing: A Handbook for Finance Students can be used as a supplementary text for Financial Markets and Institutions, Undergraduate Investments, or Undergraduate Corporate Finance courses. KEY TOPICS: It is designed to help finance students and practitioners improve their communication skills by guiding readers step-by-step through the entire writing process, developing a solid, working knowledge of each stage.  книги, книжный магазин, интернет-магазин Effective Writing: A Handbook for Finance Students can be used as a supplementary text for Financial Markets and Institutions, Undergraduate Investments, or Undergraduate Corporate Finance courses. KEY TOPICS: It is designed to help finance students and practitioners improve their communication skills by guiding readers step-by-step through the entire writing process, developing a solid, working knowledge of each stage....


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