Uncommon Cents : Thoreau and the Nature of Business

Taking a fresh approach to the works of Henry David Thoreau, this book applies his ideas to a contemporary business setting. Gathering Thoreau's key writings on leadership, wealth and well-being, the nature of business, and simplicity and self-reliance, this study places each into a modern-day context and business model to highlight what is relevant to scholars, leaders, and strategists in the field today. By Robert M. Abbott. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. A Collection Of Excerpts From Thoreau's Writings As They Relate To Today's Business World.