The Possibility of Progress [Paperback]

Mark Braund (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 085683226X | ISBN-13: 978-0856832260 | Publication Date: January 1, 2005

The historical separation of economic thought and moral philosophy is breached in this interdisciplinary examination of how all nations must work together to progress toward a more just, inclusive, and sustainable global community. Economic justice is presented as a key measure of social progress, such that the ethical context of economic matters enforces the implementation of a new social order that uses capitalist principles for inclusive goals. The full spectrum of collective and individual thought is discussed, including the obstacles to social change that are experienced on personal levels of perception and psychology.

Editorial Reviews

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"Promises to transform the way we think about politics, economics and the value of human life."  —eMediaWire

"A debate based on the notion that we must radically rethink our economic system for it to be fair and sustainable"  —Tribune

"This is an impressive, important and readable book."  —James Robertson, New Economics Foundation

The book contains a mine of useful historical information."  —Charles Bazlinton, author,  A Free Lunch

About the Author

Mark Braund is an information technology consultant and former advisor to the government of Mozambique.

Product Details

• Paperback: 350 pages
• Publisher: Shepheard-Walwyn (January 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 085683226X
• ISBN-13: 978-0856832260
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,572,486 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A masterly blueprint for progress, April 6, 2005

By 

Mr. M. A. Braund "Mark Braund" (London) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Possibility of Progress (Paperback)

OK, so the world's in a mess. The rich are riding rough-shod over the poor, the poor are bickering among themselves, and a lot of people are going hungry tho the world produces more than enough to feed you, me and everyone else... So, is there an answer ? Mark Braund's masterly overview of the world's economic problems - which often involve social problems as well - shows that all is not lost. There ARE highways which, if we take them, could lead us - ALL of us - to global prosperity. The author has worked in third world countries and seen for himself the problems at ground level : he knows whereof he writes - and it shows.

This isn't always an easy book - there's an awful lot of it, for one thing. But so there must be, for him to cover the ground and prove his points. And it is stuffed full of facts - a hell of a lot I myself didn't know, for one. This is a book which taught me a lot, and which made me think, and will make you think, and think again. I can't promise you an easy read, but I can assure you of an immensely satisfying one. Go on, order it now and see what it does to your life !

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A masterly blueprint for progress, April 4, 2005

By 

Hilary Evans "Hilary" (London England) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: The Possibility of Progress (Paperback)

OK, so the world's in a mess. The rich are riding rough-shod over the poor, the poor are bickering among themselves, and a lot of people are going hungry tho the world produces more than enough to feed you, me and everyone else... So, is there an answer ? Mark Braund's masterly overview of the world's economic problems - which often involve social problems as well - shows that all is not lost. There ARE highways which, if we take them, could lead us - ALL of us - to global prosperity. The author has worked in third world countries and seen for himself the problems at ground level : he knows whereof he writes - and it shows.
This isn't always an easy book - there's an awful lot of it, for one thing. But so there must be, for him to cover the ground and prove his points. And it is stuffed full of facts - a hell of a lot I myself didn't know, for one. This is a book which taught me a lot, and which made me think, and will make you think, and think again. I can't promise you an easy read, but I can assure you of an immensely satisfying one. Go on, order it now and see what it does to your life !