The capitalist revolution : fifty propositions about prosperity, equality, and liberty

"A renowned sociologist explains why capitalism is the most successful economic mechanism ever devised for improving material standards of large numbers of people" -- Amazon.com. Contents......Page 5 Introduction (3)......Page 7 1. Capitalism as a Phenomenon (15)......Page 19 2. Material Life: The Horn of Plenty (32)......Page 36 3. Class: The Ladder of Success (49)......Page 53 4. Capitalism and Political Liberties (72)......Page 76 5. Capitalism and Personal Liberation (90)......Page 94 6. Capitalism and Development (115)......Page 119 7. East Asian Capitalism: A Second Case (140)......Page 144 8. Industrial Socialism: A Control Case (172)......Page 176 9. Capitalism and the Dynamics of Myth (194)......Page 198 10. The Shape and Uses of a Theory of Capitalism (210)......Page 214 Notes (225)......Page 229 Index (253)......Page 257 Capitalism As A Phenomenon -- Material Life : The Horn Of Plenty -- Class : The Ladder Of Success -- Capitalism And Political Liberties -- Capitalism And Personal Liberation -- Capitalism And Development -- East Asian Capitalism : A Second Case -- Industrial Socialism : A Control Case -- Capitalism And The Dynamics Of Myth -- The Shape And Uses Of A Theory Of Capitalism. Peter L. Berger. Includes Index. Bibliography: P. 225-252. New York Times Book Review Notable Books Of The Year Renowned sociologist, Peter L. Berger, explains why capitalism is the most successful economic mechanism ever devised for improving material standards of large numbers of people.