A History of Economic Theory and Method
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The listing describes A History of Economic Theory and Method by Robert F. Hebert & Robert B. Ekelund as a history book that adds background to its subject. The available edition details are 1997 • McGraw-Hill College • 602 pages.
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More appealing if you want an older backlist book that still feels distinct instead of generic filler.
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- You are looking for background that helps the events make sense.
- You need a history book that does not feel like a textbook.
- When you favor political intrigue, the story reframes familiar themes and asks you to reconsider what you thought you knew.
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- You are looking for to know every detail before opening the book.
- When you avoid experimental structure, the author includes detailed background that some readers might find cumbersome.
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Exact edition: Hardcover · ISBN-13 9780070213272
Worth buying if: You are looking for background that helps the events make sense.
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This book adds background and explanation to a historical subject.
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Hardcover: ISBN-13 9780070213272
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