Who Prospers?: How Cultural Values Shape Economic and Political Success

Who Prospers?: How Cultural Values Shape Economic and Political Success

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Author: Lawrence E. Harrison

Format: Hardback

Number of Pages: 288


What lies behind Americas economic and social decline? Can racism explain the ghetto tragedy if two-thirds of Americas blacks have made it into the middle class? Why have Chinese, Japanese, and Korean immigrants done so much better than Mexicans? According to Lawrence E. Harrison, the key to answering these and other questions is culturethe values of a people with respect to work, education, frugality, community, fair play, and progress.



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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Lawrence E. Harrison

Format: Hardback

Number of Pages: 288


What lies behind Americas economic and social decline? Can racism explain the ghetto tragedy if two-thirds of Americas blacks have made it into the middle class? Why have Chinese, Japanese, and Korean immigrants done so much better than Mexicans? According to Lawrence E. Harrison, the key to answering these and other questions is culturethe values of a people with respect to work, education, frugality, community, fair play, and progress.