Gonna read that Tooze book Andy. Sounds good. The Wonder Woman too.What did you make of Tree of Smoke?
It’s always a bit worrying recommending a big tome. I will seek out the Tooze book.
Adam Tooze, Crashed: How a Decade of Financial Crises Changed the World.. Basically, anyone who wants to understand the world today, economically and politically, should read this book (IMHO obvs). Tooze is a historian and it shows, his 600+ pages of dense, detailed text - supported by incredible research - reads like a thriller. Adopting a narrative approach is part of Tooze's argument - alongside massive systems and structures there were huge doses of contingency and indeterminacy; narrative allows us to watch that unfold. At the same time, he doesn't let any off the hook - the Republicans come of worst, not just now under Trump but throughout. Essential reading.
Any pointers on a decent, simple economics book?
One of the first books in a long time that I've felt completely lost reading. Any pointers on a decent, simple economics book?Welcome back DaveC
One of the first books in a long time that I've felt completely lost reading.
Quote from: fried on March 26, 2019, 11:41:32 amOne of the first books in a long time that I've felt completely lost reading. I want to point out that I in no way fully understand all the technicalities involved, not even close - and that's with regard to both the behaviour of the banks etc. and policy responses.
Hi Andy, I thought Adichie's first novel was better than Americanah and I have the one in between on my shelf which I've heard is better than either. Norte was actually my second best read of 2017 after Ghosts... Now I've got my login here sorted I'll be around again.