The Company: A Short History of a Revolutionary Idea by Micklethwait, John

The Company: A Short History of a Revolutionary Idea

Chosen by BusinessWeek as One of the Top Ten Business Books of the YearWith apologies to Hegel,...
¥4,493 JPY
¥4,493 JPY
SKU: 9780812972870
Product Type: Books
Please hurry! Only 0 left in stock
Author: John Micklethwait
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Subtotal: ¥4,493
10 customers are viewing this product
The Company: A Short History of a Revolutionary Idea by Micklethwait, John

The Company: A Short History of a Revolutionary Idea

¥4,493

The Company: A Short History of a Revolutionary Idea

¥4,493
Author: John Micklethwait
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Chosen by BusinessWeek as One of the Top Ten Business Books of the Year

With apologies to Hegel, Marx, and Lenin, the basic unit of modern society is neither the state, nor the commune, nor the party; it is the company. From this bold premise, John Micklethwait and Adrian Wooldridge chart the rise of one of history's great catalysts for good and evil.

In a "fast-paced and well-written" work (Forbes), the authors reveal how innovations such as limitations on liability have permitted companies to rival religions and even states in importance, governing the flow of wealth and controlling human affairs-all while being largely exempt from the rules that govern our lives.

The Company is that rare, remarkable book that fills a major gap we scarcely knew existed. With it, we are better able to make sense of the past four centuries, as well as the events of today.

Author: John Micklethwait, Adrian Wooldridge
Publisher: Modern Library
Published: 01/11/2005
Pages: 272
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.47lbs
Size: 8.06h x 5.22w x 0.61d
ISBN: 9780812972870


Review Citation(s):
Business Connections 06/01/2005 pg. 26

About the Author
John Micklethwait oversees coverage of the United States for The Economist. He lives in London. Adrian Wooldridge works for The Economist in Washington, D.C. They are coauthors of A Future Perfect: The Challenge and Promise of Globalization and The Witch Doctors: Making Sense of the Management Gurus.

Returns Policy

You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).

You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).

If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.

Shipping

We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.

When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.

Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.

Related Products

Recently Viewed Products