The Affluent Society by John Kenneth Galbraith, published in 1958, is a landmark critique of postwar American capitalism, arguing that traditional economic theories fail to address the realities of a wealthy, consumer-driven society. Galbraith challenges the obsession with production and GDP growth, highlighting the paradox of private affluence amid public neglect—luxury goods flourish while schools, infrastructure, and social services languish. He introduces concepts like the “dependence effect” (how advertising manufactures desires) and calls for greater investment in public goods to achieve true societal balance. The 1994 Easton Press edition presents this classic in an elegant leather-bound format, with gilt edges and archival-quality materials, making it a timeless collector’s piece for both its intellectual and aesthetic value.
The Affluent Society – John Kenneth Galbraith | Easton Press 1994
$39.00
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John Kenneth Galbraith - Publisher:
Easton Press, 1994 - Binding:
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Fine Binding
Easton Press, 1994. Bound in full leather, gilt decorations. All edges gilt. A beautiful copy in Mint condition, LIKE NEW.
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