The Affluent Society

The book is in good condition with a sturdy hardcover binding. The dust jacket shows some wear and has minor edge tears but remains intact and vibrant. There are no inscriptions or library markings, and the pages are clean and well-preserved.

"The Affluent Society" by John Kenneth Galbraith, published by Houghton Mifflin Company in 1958, is a seminal work in economics and social science. This hardcover edition, printed in Boston by The Riverside Press, explores the economic prosperity of post-war America and its implications on society. Galbraith, a renowned economist, critiques the conventional wisdom of economic policies and introduces the concept of "private affluence and public squalor." This book is significant for its insightful analysis and continues to be relevant in discussions of economic policy and social welfare. The dust jacket shows some wear, with minor edge tears, but remains intact. This edition is a valuable addition for collectors and those interested in economic history.