Worldly Philosopher: The Odyssey of Albert O. Hirschman

摘要

The lives of most American economists, however distinguished their academic reputations, are not usually the stuff of a good biography. Albert Hirschman is an unmistakable exception. As Jeremy Adelman ably recounts in this well-written and vibrant book, Hirschman led a varied, fascinating, at times dangerous, but always interesting life. Let me begin with a few highlights for readers who, like myself, may know little about it.