James Pethokoukis Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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Why Information Grows: The Evolution of Order, from Atoms to Economies
Cesar HidalgoJames PethokoukisHidalgo... presents a very different way of thinking about economic growth. Rather than merely thinking about labor and capital and land, he thinks what matters is connection — people connecting with each other, companies and people and universities and even countries.
Paperback, 2017
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Future Shock
Alvin TofflerJames Pethokoukis"Citizens of the world's richest and most technologically advanced nations, many of them will find it increasingly painful to keep up with the incessant demand for change that characterizes our time. For them, the future will have arrived too soon.” - Alvin Toffler, FUTURE SHOCK https://t.co/GUK7l2ESWR
Paperback, Mass Market, 1984
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Faster, Please!: Vehicles on the Go
Catherine LeBlancJames Pethokoukis🚀 Faster, Please! — The Podcast #28 🚀 A conversation with economist Simon Johnson on his new book 'Power and Progress' with Daron Acemoglu (includes transcript) https://t.co/uhCXD2ZRhB https://t.co/uwLqr8jyMr
Board Book, 2020
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Gorbachev: His Life and Times
William TaubmanJames PethokoukisGorbachev's final speech as USSR president from "Gorbachev: His Life and Times" by William Taubman: #Gorbachev https://t.co/eOTgkLj7UB
Paperback, 2018
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How the World Became Rich: The Historical Origins of Economic Growth
Mark KoyamaJames PethokoukisMy latest: ⏳ What happens when you warn of civilizational collapse, but civilization doesn't collapse? Also: 5 Quick Questions for … economic historians Mark Koyama and Jared Rubin on how the world became rich https://t.co/9i6lCwZLtR
Paperback, 2022
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Superabundance: The Story of Population Growth, Innovation, and Human Flourishing on an Infinitely Bountiful Planet
Marian L. TupyJames PethokoukisMy latest: ⛓ Some brief thoughts on banning noncompete agreements 5 Quick Questions for ... Cato Institute scholar and "Superabundance" co-author Marian Tupy on Paul Ehrlich’s doomsaying https://t.co/vsNbBiESHb
Paperback, 2023
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A Culture of Growth: The Origins of the Modern Economy
Joel MokyrJames Pethokoukis"A Culture of Growth" by Joel Mokyr ... deals squarely with the question of why Europe was the first region to industrialise. It focuses on institutions—how ideas of free debate and free markets became embedded in everyday life. https://t.co/aCIWgjdbtA
Paperback, 2018
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Rebecca: Our Wonderful Gift
David JonesJames PethokoukisFirst two episodes: outstanding. Great story, great casting, including Rebecca Ferguson, Rashida Jones, Will Patton, David Oyelowo. https://t.co/7US8FMh5oA
Hardcover, 2010
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The Lathe of Heaven
Ursula K. Le GuinJames PethokoukisSometimes I think I just imagined watching a PBS version of "The Lathe of Heaven" by Ursula K. Le Guin back in 1980. But there was such a TV movie! https://t.co/a0DR79OjN7
Paperback, 2023
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The Peripheral
William GibsonJames PethokoukisMy latest: 🎰 The techno-optimist Up Wing lesson that William Gibson's "The Peripheral" inadvertently teaches Also: 5 Quick Questions for … economist @heidilwilliams_ on metascience, DARPA, and moonshots https://t.co/09bHdOUfKm
Paperback, 2015
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