Edited by andrea d williams (8 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. First Printing. No DJ.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. 1st Edition. First Edition / First Printing per complete number line including number one. Hard cover in very good condition with navy blue boards and gold gilt lettering on spine and author's initials on front board.Interior text block clean and tight; no writings, no markings noted. Concludes with a comprehensive Index. 449 numbered pages. Dust jacket in good condition; shows some shelf and edge wear; wrinkles, wear, and rubbing along top edges and corners. Not price clipped . From the jacket flap, "This book is a treasure trove culled from his [Galbraith's] papers, a cavalcade of comment, some of it deeply personal, on world affairs, domestic politics and literary matters extending from the end of the depression years to yesterday. There are intimate portraits of statesmen, writers, saints and charlatans, travel notes ranging from Brazil to India, as well as forays into academic life and politics, not sparing his long-time base at Harvard. . . . there is a generosity of spirit that brings the world into focus and makes even absurdity seem tolerable and almost normal.".…

Condizione: good, fair. First Printing. 24 cm, 449, index, DJ worn, soiled, chipped, and torn. This book is a treasure trove culled from Galbraith's papers.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good+. First Printing (stated). A collection of thoughtful and scholarly essays by Galbraith on politics, economics, peace, human aspirations and happiness, trade, diplomacy, the role of American Presidents and their individual performances within these spheres, the unfolding of modern American history, and various related issues and topics; contains index. Hardcover with price-clipped dust jacket, 382pp., d.j. shows very lightest of edgewear. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. First Edition. First edition, near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Pages have very slight toning at edges. The jacket has just minimal wear at edges; a tight, square copy of this collection od essays. $7.95 price on jacket flap; no names or other marking in or on the book with the exception of the author's large, scribbled signature on the front endpaper. Signed by Author(s). …

Hardback. John Kenneth Galbraith; Essays edited by Williams, Andrea D., ANDRE DEUTSCH. Author: John Kenneth Galbraith; Essays edited by Williams, Andrea D.Binding: HardbackPublished: ANDRE DEUTSCH, 1971Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good, price clippedMarkings: Previous ownerA seminal work in economic thought, A Contemporary Guide To Economics Peace And Laughter presents a compelling analysis of modern economic principles and their societal impact. John Kenneth Galbraith, a master of incisive commentary, illustrates how economic policies intertwine with global stability and individual well-being. This insightful volume argues for a more humane approach to economic systems, challenging conventional wisdom with wit and intellectual rigor. It chronicles the often-overlooked connections between prosperity, conflict, and the human spirit, offering a refreshing perspective on complex issues. The narrative uncovers the absurdities and triumphs within economic history, ultimately instructing readers on fostering a more equitable and peaceful world. Hardback.…

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Andre Deutsch January 1972 Book club edition. Tight binding. No markings in text. Slight tear to bottom of jacket and crease at top.