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Fortschritt : Ein Motivationsbuch für Weltverbesserer.

Newspapers.com Library Edition - World Collection Available from 1891 until 1897. Available online

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Newspapers.com Library Edition - World Collection Available from 1868 until 1876. Available online

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Norberg, Johan.
Language:
German
Subjects (All):
Progress.
Quality of life.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (273 pages)
Other Title:
Fortschritt
Place of Publication:
München : Finanz Buch, 2020.
Summary:
Johan Norberg's 'Fortschritt', originally published in English as 'Progress', examines the significant advancements in human well-being over the last few centuries. The book highlights improvements in areas such as nutrition, hygiene, poverty reduction, environmental conditions, freedom, and overall quality of life. Using a blend of data, anecdotes, and historical analysis, Norberg demonstrates how humanity has overcome challenges like famine, disease, and violence. He argues against nostalgic views of the past and pessimistic outlooks on the future, emphasizing the importance of innovation, economic growth, and individual freedoms in driving progress. This work seeks to inspire optimism and foster confidence in human potential, appealing to readers interested in history, social sciences, and global development. Generated by AI.
Contents:
Intro
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Vorwort von Frank Schäffler
Stimmen zu Fortschritt
Einleitung
Die gute alte Zeit ist jetzt!
Kapitel 1
Ernährung
Kapitel 2
Hygiene
Kapitel 3
Lebenserwartung
Kapitel 4
Armut
Kapitel 5
Gewalt
Kapitel 6
Die Umwelt
Kapitel 7
Alphabetisierung
Kapitel 8
Freiheit
Kapitel 9
Gleichberechtigung
Kapitel 10
Die nächste Generation
Epilog
Und warum sind Sie immer noch nicht überzeugt?
Danksagung
Anmerkungen
Sachregister
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ISBN:
3-96092-530-1
OCLC:
1237408465

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