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Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE The Next Fifty Things that Made the Modern Economy by Tim Harford Based on the series produced for the BBC World Service FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Endlessly insightful and full of surprises - exactly what you would expect from Tim Harford BILL BRYSONEntertaining . . . A lively introduction to some of the most ingenious, yet often overlooked inventions that have changed the way we live The TimesEvery Tim Harford book is cause for celebration MALCOLM GLADWELLHarford is a fine, perceptive writer, and an effortless explainer of tricky concepts. His book teems with good things, and will expand the mind of anyone lucky enough to read it Daily MailIn Fifty Things that Made the Modern Economy, the revolutionary, acclaimed book, radio series and podcast, bestselling economist Tim Harford introduced us to a selection of fifty radical inventions that changed the world.Now, in this new book, Harford once again brings us an array of remarkable, memorable, curious and often unexpected things - inventions that teach us lessons by turns intimate and sweeping about the complex world economy we live in today.From the brick, blockchain and the bicycle to fire, the factory and fundraising, and from solar PV and the pencil to the postage stamp, this brilliant and enlightening collection resonates, fascinates and stimulates. It is a wonderful blend of insight and inspiration from one of Britains finest non-fiction storytellers. Flap Fifty Things that Made the Modern Economy , the revolutionary, acclaimed book, radio series and podcast, bestselling economist Tim Harford introduced us to a selection of fifty radical inventions that changed the world. Along the way he entertained us with a myriad of great stories and revealed some of the most surprising landmarks in our history. Now, in this new book, Harford once again brings us an array of remarkable, memorable, curious and often unexpected things - inventions that have significantly moved the needle on our journey to the complex world economy we live in today. From the brick, blockchain and the bicycle to fire, the factory and fundraising, and from Solar PV and the pencil to the postage stamp, this brilliant and enlightening collection resonates, fascinates and stimulates. It is a wonderful blend of insight and inspiration from one of Britains finest non-fiction storytellers. Praise for Fifty Things that Made the Modern Economy The book is constantly surprising. It brims with innovations The Times Packed with fascinating detail . . . Harford has an engagingly wry style and his book is a superb introduction to some of the most vital products of human ingenuity Sunday Times Author Biography Tim Harford is a senior columnist for the Financial Times and the presenter of Radio 4s More or Less. He was the winner of the Bastiat Prize for economic journalism in 2006, and More or Less was commended for excellence in journalism by the Royal Statistical Society in 2010, 2011 and 2012. Harford lives in Oxford with his wife and three children, and is a visiting fellow at Nuffield College, Oxford. His other books include The Undercover Economist, The Logic of Life and Adapt. Review Endlessly insightful and full of surprises - exactly what what you would expect from Tim Harford -- Bill BrysonHarford is a fine, perceptive writer, and an effortless explainer of tricky concepts. His book teems with good things, and will expand the mind of anyone lucky enough to read it -- Marcus Berkmann * Daily Mail * Long Description Endlessly insightful and full of surprises - exactly what you would expect from Tim Harford BILL BRYSON Entertaining . . . A lively introduction to some of the most ingenious, yet often overlooked inventions that have changed the way we live The Times Every Tim Harford book is cause for celebration MALCOLM GLADWELL Harford is a fine, perceptive writer, and an effortless explainer of tricky concepts. His book teems with good things, and will expand the mind of anyone lucky enough to read it Daily Mail In Fifty Things that Made the Modern Economy , the revolutionary, acclaimed book, radio series and podcast, bestselling economist Tim Harford introduced us to a selection of fifty radical inventions that changed the world.Now, in this new book, Harford once again brings us an array of remarkable, memorable, curious and often unexpected things - inventions that teach us lessons by turns intimate and sweeping about the complex world economy we live in today.From the brick, blockchain and the bicycle to fire, the factory and fundraising, and from solar PV and the pencil to the postage stamp, this brilliant and enlightening collection resonates, fascinates and stimulates. It is a wonderful blend of insight and inspiration from one of Britains finest non-fiction storytellers. Review Quote Harford is a fine, perceptive writer, and an effortless explainer of tricky concepts. His book teems with good things, and will expand the mind of anyone lucky enough to read it-- Marcus Berkmann , Daily Mail Promotional "Headline" Based on the series produced for the BBC World Service Details ISBN0349144036 Author Tim Harford Pages 352 Publisher Little, Brown Book Group Year 2021 ISBN-10 0349144036 ISBN-13 9780349144030 Language English Format Paperback DEWEY 338.064 Publication Date 2021-08-26 UK Release Date 2021-08-26 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Imprint The Bridge Street Press Audience Tertiary & Higher Education NZ Release Date 2021-08-30 AU Release Date 2021-08-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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