An enterprise of self-culture in a culture of enterprise -- The economist of Walden -- Comparative demands -- The young man's guide -- The American success manual for young men -- Walden as parody.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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This is a study of Thoreau's participation in the economic discourse of his time, when America underwent an unprecedented transformation in economic thinking and behaviour.
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Title
Economist.
International Standard Book Number
9780195057898
PERSONAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Thoreau, Henry David,1817-1862-- Knowledge-- Economics.
Thoreau, Henry David,1817-1862.
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Economics in literature.
Economics-- United States-- History-- 19th century.