The acquisitive society vs The vested interests and the common man. The modern point of view and the new order: Which Should You Read?
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The acquisitive society
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“The faith upon which our economic civilization reposes, the faith that riches are not a means to an end but an end, implies that all economic activity is equally estimable whether it is subordinated to a social purpose…
The vested interests and the common man. The modern point of view and the new order
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This expansive collection gathers Thorstein Veblen's major writings on capitalism, institutions, education, and social power, including The Theory of Business Enterprise, The Higher Learning in America, The Vested…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The acquisitive society has the widest readership — 113 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| The acquisitive society | The vested interests and the common man. The modern point of view and the new order | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.1 (113) | 4.2 (28) |
Reception
| The acquisitive society | The vested interests and the common man. The modern point of view and the new order | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 113 | 28 |
| Editions | 76 | 13 |
| Want to read | 717 | — |
| Written reviews | 15 | — |
| Pages | 185 | 186 |
Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: The acquisitive society or The vested interests and the common man. The modern point of view and the new order?
The acquisitive society has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The acquisitive society 4.0/5, The vested interests and the common man. The modern point of view and the new order 4.0/5).
Which is shorter to read: The acquisitive society or The vested interests and the common man. The modern point of view and the new order?
The acquisitive society is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: The acquisitive society (185 pages, ≈ 3 h 26 m); The vested interests and the common man. The modern point of view and the new order (186 pages, ≈ 3 h 27 m).
Which is harder to read: The acquisitive society or The vested interests and the common man. The modern point of view and the new order?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — The acquisitive society: Demanding; The vested interests and the common man. The modern point of view and the new order: Challenging.