I have not yet read this book, but I did have the good fortune of attending a lecture by Prof. Sandel earlier this week where this book was discussed. As Rob Reich points out, Prof. Sandel is not anti-markets. He very simply puts forth the question—should everything continue up the path we’ve been on for the previous three decades?
Personally, I applaud Prof. Sandel for this work. It’s about time someone starts this dialogue about the eroded morality in this country in particular—where 50% of our citizens don’t bother to vote and are more conversant about Kim Kardashian’s divorce, Brangelina’s engagement and J-Lo’s tour wardrobe than they are about our economy.
We need more focus on this subject—we simply cannot continue thinking that money can buy happiness for many reasons—not the least of which is we’ve become an extremely unempathic nation. Someone needs to reground this nation. I’m delirious he took the first step in this direction.
I am excited to read this book after the review indicated that Sandel is not original or deep, but rather the book can accomplish its own goals through inspiring a greater conversation with the public on a collective view of the emergence of a market society.
The best reading, and thought production as a result, can come from the presentation of information that solicits an answer - developed by the reader.
I plan to read this book promptly. Thanks for the review!
A timely analysis indeed.Market economy has grasped all the services, redefining all as commodities.Now, it’s an imperative to halt this market society.
COMMENTS
BY Harvey Chess
ON May 3, 2012 11:23 AM
The reviewer indicates that the book is neither original or deep. Begs the question, what would he share with us that comprises the missing qualities?
BY KAREN KRANZ
ON May 3, 2012 02:43 PM
I have not yet read this book, but I did have the good fortune of attending a lecture by Prof. Sandel earlier this week where this book was discussed. As Rob Reich points out, Prof. Sandel is not anti-markets. He very simply puts forth the question—should everything continue up the path we’ve been on for the previous three decades?
Personally, I applaud Prof. Sandel for this work. It’s about time someone starts this dialogue about the eroded morality in this country in particular—where 50% of our citizens don’t bother to vote and are more conversant about Kim Kardashian’s divorce, Brangelina’s engagement and J-Lo’s tour wardrobe than they are about our economy.
We need more focus on this subject—we simply cannot continue thinking that money can buy happiness for many reasons—not the least of which is we’ve become an extremely unempathic nation. Someone needs to reground this nation. I’m delirious he took the first step in this direction.
BY ImoK
ON May 9, 2012 09:28 AM
I am excited to read this book after the review indicated that Sandel is not original or deep, but rather the book can accomplish its own goals through inspiring a greater conversation with the public on a collective view of the emergence of a market society.
The best reading, and thought production as a result, can come from the presentation of information that solicits an answer - developed by the reader.
I plan to read this book promptly. Thanks for the review!
BY SARWAR KAMAL
ON June 26, 2012 06:22 AM
A timely analysis indeed.Market economy has grasped all the services, redefining all as commodities.Now, it’s an imperative to halt this market society.
BY Elsie Maio
ON December 30, 2012 01:36 PM
This is the right conversation to engage in. Thanks.