The Affluent Society | Historical Context
In The Affluent Society, Galbraith makes broad sweeping references to such historical occurrences as the Industrial Revolution the depression, and the launching of Sputnik.
The Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution was not a political revolution but rather a conglomeration of significant historical changes that took place in the economic, social, and political spheres of European culture over the course of the nineteenth century. The changes most commonly associated with...
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