Acquisitive Society

This 1920 survey, written by a distinguished social critic and economic historian, examines the the subject of economic inequality as a by-product of the rise of capitalism. Arguing that material acquisitiveness is morally wrong and a corrupting social influence, Tawney draws upon his vast knowledge of labor and politics to show how concentrated wealth distorts economic policies. Colorful and credible, The Acquisitive Society offers a timeless vision of alternative means toward a just economic, social, and intellectual order. Metaphorical but scientific, it presents comprehensive perspectives on historical evolution in an attractive style, and it remains a classic in the study of political science, history, and sociology. Unabridged republication of the classic 1920 edition.Tawney, R. H. is the author of 'Acquisitive Society', published 2004 under ISBN 9780486436296 and ISBN 0486436292.