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Poor Richard's Principle
Recovering the American Dream through the Moral Dimension of Work, Business, and Money
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The book explores the decline of the American Dream, emphasizing that its moral foundations have been neglected rather than solely focusing on economic challenges. Wuthnow delves into the struggles families face in balancing work and personal life amid consumerism, highlighting a collective sense of unfulfilled aspirations. He draws inspiration from historical figures like Benjamin Franklin, advocating for a return to values that prioritize family, community, and a meaningful approach to work, suggesting that these principles can guide contemporary economic practices.
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Poor Richard's Principle, Robert Wuthnow
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- 1998
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- Title
- Poor Richard's Principle
- Subtitle
- Recovering the American Dream through the Moral Dimension of Work, Business, and Money
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Robert Wuthnow
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Released
- 1998
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 442
- ISBN13
- 9780691058955
- Category
- Social sciences
- Description
- The book explores the decline of the American Dream, emphasizing that its moral foundations have been neglected rather than solely focusing on economic challenges. Wuthnow delves into the struggles families face in balancing work and personal life amid consumerism, highlighting a collective sense of unfulfilled aspirations. He draws inspiration from historical figures like Benjamin Franklin, advocating for a return to values that prioritize family, community, and a meaningful approach to work, suggesting that these principles can guide contemporary economic practices.