The Invention of Enterprise: Entrepreneurship from Ancient Mesopotamia to Modern Times
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The Invention of Enterprise: Entrepreneurship from Ancient Mesopota...
Book Details
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Author: David S. Landes
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Brand: Princeton University Press
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Binding: Paperback
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Number of Pages: 584
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Release Date: 26-02-2012
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ISBN: 9780691154527
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Languages: English
About the Book
The Invention of Enterprise by David S. Landes offers a sweeping global history of entrepreneurial innovation, illustrating the profound impact entrepreneurs have had on the development and prosperity of nations. Whether admired as heroes or criticized as disruptors, entrepreneurs and their innovations have shaped economies throughout history. This comprehensive collection, featuring contributions from leading economic historians, explores the entrepreneur's role across various cultures and historical periods, from antiquity to the modern era.
The book spans a vast geographic range, starting with the entrepreneurial history of ancient Mesopotamia and Neo-Babylon, moving through the Islamic Middle East, and offering rich insights into the history of China, Japan, and Colonial India. It also delves into the crucial role entrepreneurs have played in Europe and the United States, from the medieval period to the present day. Each chapter is meticulously researched to reveal how different societies and institutions have shaped entrepreneurial activity, and how these activities, despite their potential for innovation, have not always led to prosperity.
By examining the institutions, restrictions, and incentives surrounding innovation, the book provides a nuanced understanding of how entrepreneurship has evolved and why it has sometimes been counterproductive. It underscores the complex relationship between entrepreneurship and economic growth, and the varying factors that have enabled or hindered entrepreneurial activity. Filled with historical examples and insightful analysis, The Invention of Enterprise offers valuable lessons for contemporary entrepreneurs and anyone interested in understanding the central role of innovation in our world.
