Capitalism, Socialism and Democracy.

"This civilization is rapidly passing away, however. Let us rejoice or else lament the fact as much as everyone of us likes; but do not let us shut our eyes to it": Rare First American Edition of Capitalism Socialism and Democracy; Finely Bound

Capitalism, Socialism and Democracy.

SCHUMPETER, Joseph A.

Item Number: 4694

New York: Harper and Brothers Publishers, 1942.

First American edition of the economist’s ground-breaking work. Octavo, bound in full black morocco, all edges gilt, marbled endpapers, gilt titles to the spine, gilt ruled to the front and rear panel, raised bands. In fine condition.

Capitalism, Socialism and Democracy is widely considered one of the greatest works on social theory written in the 20th century. Named by Modern Library as one of the 100 best non-fiction books of the twentieth century and by The Times Literary Supplement as one of the 100 most influential books since World War II.

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