The Achieving SocietyThis book provides a factual basis for evaluating economic, historical, and sociological theories that explain the rise and fall of civilizations. |
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EXPLAINING ECONOMIC GROWTH | 1 |
How IT IS MEASURED AND | 36 |
ACHIEVING SOCIETIES IN THE MODERN WORLD | 63 |
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