Ferraris for all

In defence of economic progress

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Government, Social Policy, Social Science, Sociology
Cover of the book Ferraris for all by Ben-Ami, Daniel, Policy Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Ben-Ami, Daniel ISBN: 9781447307266
Publisher: Policy Press Publication: March 14, 2012
Imprint: Policy Press Language: English
Author: Ben-Ami, Daniel
ISBN: 9781447307266
Publisher: Policy Press
Publication: March 14, 2012
Imprint: Policy Press
Language: English

The growth of the economy and the spread of prosperity are increasingly seen as problematic rather than positive - a trend Daniel Ben-Ami has termed 'growth scepticism'. Prosperity is accused of encourage greed, damaging the environment, causing unhappiness and widening social inequalities. Ferraris for all: A defence of economic progress is a rejoinder to the growth sceptics. Using examples from a range of countries, including the US, the author argues that society as a whole benefits from greater affluence. Action is needed - but to increase abundance and spread it worldwide, not to limit prosperity, as the sceptics would have it. The lively and provocative hardback edition was published to widespread coverage in 2010, and triggered debate and dissent in equal measure. 

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The growth of the economy and the spread of prosperity are increasingly seen as problematic rather than positive - a trend Daniel Ben-Ami has termed 'growth scepticism'. Prosperity is accused of encourage greed, damaging the environment, causing unhappiness and widening social inequalities. Ferraris for all: A defence of economic progress is a rejoinder to the growth sceptics. Using examples from a range of countries, including the US, the author argues that society as a whole benefits from greater affluence. Action is needed - but to increase abundance and spread it worldwide, not to limit prosperity, as the sceptics would have it. The lively and provocative hardback edition was published to widespread coverage in 2010, and triggered debate and dissent in equal measure. 

More books from Policy Press

Cover of the book Labour exploitation and work-based harm by Ben-Ami, Daniel
Cover of the book Race, Racism and Social Work by Ben-Ami, Daniel
Cover of the book Poverty and inequality by Ben-Ami, Daniel
Cover of the book Solitary confinement by Ben-Ami, Daniel
Cover of the book Unleashed by Ben-Ami, Daniel
Cover of the book Research & evaluation for busy students and practitioners 2e by Ben-Ami, Daniel
Cover of the book Where next for criminal justice? by Ben-Ami, Daniel
Cover of the book Local childhoods, global issues by Ben-Ami, Daniel
Cover of the book Alternatives to neoliberalism by Ben-Ami, Daniel
Cover of the book Child protection by Ben-Ami, Daniel
Cover of the book Building better societies by Ben-Ami, Daniel
Cover of the book Ageing in everyday life by Ben-Ami, Daniel
Cover of the book Leading public design by Ben-Ami, Daniel
Cover of the book American Tianxia by Ben-Ami, Daniel
Cover of the book Doing reflexivity by Ben-Ami, Daniel
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy