Description
This volume presents a carefully selected collection of letters from John Kenneth Galbraith, one of the 20th century’s most influential economists and prolific public intellectuals. Edited by Richard P. F. Holt, the correspondence spans decades and reveals Galbraith’s perspectives on major economic, political, and cultural issues of his time.
Through his letters, readers gain intimate access to Galbraith’s thoughts on economic theory, policy debates, and social change. The collection showcases his relationships with other prominent figures in academia, government, and public life. His distinctive voice and wit come through in personal correspondence, offering a more nuanced view of his intellectual development and public advocacy.
Essential reading for scholars of economics, political history, and 20th-century intellectual history, these letters document a remarkable career devoted to challenging conventional economic wisdom and advocating for progressive social policies.
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