Economics: An Awkward Corner (Routledge Library Editions: Landmarks in the History of Economic Thought) - Hardcover

Robinson, Joan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1138217905 ISBN 13: 9781138217904

Publisher: Routledge, 2016

Synopsis

Originally published in 1966, this book has enduring validity. In analysing the economic situation of the late 1960s Joan Robinson discusses the contradictions which arise from the need to readjust the organisation of society to the fantastic capacity for producing material wealth that capital accumulation and progress in technology have made possible. She maintains that the late twentieth century economic system is just an awkward corner in a continuing process of historical development .

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Review:

‘...a very clever presentation of her arguments and shows how clearly Joan Robinson can translate from an abstract domain to a more familiar and colourful set of images.’ Prue Kerr, University of Adelaide

About the Author:

Joan Robinson was trained as an illustrator and began writing her own stories in 1939. Her many books for children include the Mary-Mary series, and, for older children, classic novels such as When Marnie Was There and Charley. Working closely with her husband, Joan Robinson published over thirty books before her death in 1988. Her most enduringly popular character, Teddy Robinson, first appeared in print in 1953. 'His adventures might happen to anyone's teddy bear,' said his creator 'but his way of looking at them is his own.' This collection of stories has been selected by the author's daughter, the original Deborah, and proud owner of the real Teddy Robinson.

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1138217905
• ISBN 13: 9781138217904
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 94