The common good
Robert B. Reich
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The common good
Published
Jan 15, 2019
Publisher
Vintage
Pages
208
ISBN-13
9780525436379
ISBN-10
0525436375
Description
"...Clear-eyed manifesto for re-centering our economics and politics on the idea of the common good. Robert B. Reich...demonstrates that a common good not only exists but in fact constitutes the very essence of any society or nation...We must weigh the moral obligations of citizenship and carefully consider how we as a country should relate to honor, shame, patriotism, truth, and the meaning of leadership...A fundamental statement about the purpose of society and a cri de coeur to save American soul."--Dust jacket flap.
Subjects
Principles of Political Economy
Das Kapital
The Wealth of Nations
How to live on 24 hours a day
Die protestantische Ethik und der Geist des Kapitalismus
The science of getting rich, or, financial success through creative thought
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The common good?
This edition of The common good has approximately 208 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The common good?
For most readers, The common good typically takes between 4h 20m and 2h 53m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 52,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 28m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 52,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The common good?
The estimated word count for The common good is approximately 52,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The common good?
The common good was written by Robert B. Reich.
When was The common good published?
The publication date for this specific edition is Jan 15, 2019. The original work may have been published on a different date.