{"product_id":"the-birth-of-plenty-how-the-prosperity-of-the-modern-work-was-created-9780071747042","title":"The Birth of Plenty: How the Prosperity of the Modern Work Was Created","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"Compact and immensely readable . . . a tour de force. Prepare to be amazed.\" -- John C. Bogle, Founder and Former CEO, The Vanguard Group \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"Vital--a cogent, timely journey through the economic history of the modern world.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In \u003ci\u003eThe Birth of Plenty\u003c\/i\u003e, William Bernstein, the bestselling author of The Four Pillars of Investing, presents his provocative, highly acclaimed theory of why prosperity has been the engine of civilization for the last 200 years. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This is a fascinating, irresistibly written \"big-picture\" work that highlights and explains the impact of four elements that when occurring simultaneously, are the fundamental building blocks for human progress: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProperty rights, which drive creativity \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific rationalism, which permits the freedom to innovate without fear of retribution; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapital markets, which provide funding for people to pursue their visions; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransportation\/communication, which allows for the effective transfer of ideas and products. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e Meticulously researched, splendidly told, and featuring a new preface and introduction, \u003ci\u003eThe Birth of Plenty\u003c\/i\u003e explains the interplay of the events, philosophies, and related phenomena that were nothing less than the crucible of the modern age. This is one of the rare books that will change how you look at the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-4388242\"\u003eWilliam Bernstein\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e McGraw-Hill Companies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/12\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 432\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 5.90w x 1.30d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780071747042\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0071747044\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-HIS\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-HIS037000\"\u003eWorld | General\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-BUS\"\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Economics\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-BUS023000\"\u003eEconomic History\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-BUS\"\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Economics\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-BUS066000\"\u003eTraining\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eWilliam J. Bernstein\u003c\/b\u003e is the editor of the quarterly asset allocation journal Efficient Frontier, founder of the popular website EfficientFrontier.com, and a principal in Efficient Frontier Advisors. He is often quoted in national publications, including \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal, Barron's, Money\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eForbes\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McGraw-Hill Companies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42675221168365,"sku":"9780071747042","price":37.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_41c10cbb-5bfb-4fd7-a242-3b93b8e97fe8.jpg?v=1649599999","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/the-birth-of-plenty-how-the-prosperity-of-the-modern-work-was-created-9780071747042","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}