The Rational Optimist: (Record no. 9483)
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| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| International Standard Book Number | 978-0-06-145206-2 |
| 082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Edition number | 23 |
| Classification number | 339.2 |
| Item number | RID |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Ridley Matt |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | The Rational Optimist: |
| Remainder of title | How Prosperity Evolves / |
| Statement of responsibility, etc. | Matt Ridley |
| Medium | english |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) | |
| Place of publication, distribution, etc. | New York |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc. | Harper Perennial |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc. | 2011 |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | 453 p. ; |
| Other physical details | soft bound |
| Dimensions | 13.5x20.5 cm |
| 505 ## - FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE | |
| FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE | Part 1: The Idea of Progress<br/>Prologue: When Ideas Have Sex<br/>- Introduces the core concept of "collective intelligence" and how the exchange of ideas through trade and specialization drives innovation and prosperity. <br/>Chapter 1: The Power of Exchange<br/>- Explains how trade and specialization are the fundamental drivers of human progress, highlighting examples from early human history. <br/>Chapter 2: The Progress Paradox<br/>- Addresses the common perception of a declining world by demonstrating how, despite challenges, overall human well-being has significantly improved. <br/>Part 2: The Engine of Prosperity<br/>Chapter 3: The Wealth of Networks<br/>- Discusses how interconnected networks of people and ideas facilitate innovation and economic growth. <br/>Chapter 4: The Evolution of Trust<br/>- Explores the importance of trust and cooperation in economic development, highlighting how societies with higher levels of trust tend to be more prosperous. <br/>Chapter 5: The Invisible Hand of Selection<br/>- Explains how markets naturally select beneficial innovations and ideas, leading to progress over time. <br/>Part 3: The Future of Prosperity<br/>Chapter 6: The Green Revolution<br/>- Examines the potential for technological advancements to address environmental concerns and promote sustainable development. <br/>Chapter 7: The Global Brain<br/>- Discusses the increasing connectivity and collaboration on a global scale, leading to more rapid innovation and problem-solving. <br/>Chapter 8: The Optimist's Dilemma<br/>- Addresses potential challenges and criticisms of the optimistic perspective, arguing that the inherent capacity for human innovation will overcome them |
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| Dewey Decimal Classification | Non-fiction | Tetso College Library | Tetso College Library | Economics | 24/01/2025 | 1138.00 | 339.2 RID | 14379 | 24/01/2025 | 24/01/2025 | Books |