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Wealth and Civilization (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

N. B. Ashby

 
9781330556306: Wealth and Civilization (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Understanding the rise and limits of communism through history. This exploration in Wealth and Civilization looks at how communistic ideas have shaped economics, politics, and everyday life from ancient times to modern experiments.


The text surveys religious and secular attempts at common ownership, from early sects to 19th‑century communities in the United States. It weighs the practical results of sharing wealth, the scale of the experiments, and what they reveal about human motivation and economic systems. The goal is to illuminate how ideas about distribution have influenced policy, industry, and society.



  • See how early communities organized labor, property, and family life around shared resources.

  • Learn about notable experiments in the United States, such as the Shakers, the Amana settlement, and others.

  • Understand how theorists and real‑world projects have debated the viability of communism within broader economies.

  • Discover connections between religious ideals, social reform, and economic thought across history.


Ideal for readers interested in economic history, political economy, and the long conversation about how wealth is produced, distributed, and lived by everyday people.

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