Hello tonylse,
I'm sorry this answer has been so long in coming. Generally we strive
to get things taken care of faster than that around here! Hopefully
this information will still be of use to you.
I did some digging around regarding this book and found a few things
for you.
Amazon.co.uk has a few comments about the book and allows you to
purchase it here:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0582274516/qid=1043875289/sr=1-2/ref=sr_1_2_2/202-1747060-0897440
Incidentally, if you're in the US you can buy it here:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0582274516/aaa0d-20/103-6570802-8122240
To quote the reviews:
"This book should appeal to a wide public, since it is written in
ordinary, non-technical language, and it deals with a burning issue -
perhaps the most important issue of our time. This is the phenomenon
of increasing divergence where there is a tendency for the rich to
become richer and the poor to become poorer, both within and between
countries. This is closely linked with the phenomenon of jobless
growth with rising unemployment, taking different forms in developed
and developing countries. the book makes a convincing case for moving
back from 'winner-take-all' markets. This will require a reform of
government policies and more concern with giving markets a more 'human
face'." Sir Hans Singer, Institute for Development Studies, Sussex, UK
"It is refreshing to read these days a book by an economist who puts
the emphasis on jobs before deficit reduction. Not that deficit
reduction is not important; it is a matter of getting priorities
right. Anthony Dawson writes in the tradition of Keynes, updated in
the issues he addresses, and with a conversational style that engages
and provokes the concerned public with unconventional and
controversial ideas, for example about radical changes to the tax
system." Robert Cox, Professor Emeritus of Political Science, York
University, Toronto, Canada
"There is a very dangerous shift to less and less at the bottom, with
more and more at the top - this plus massive layoffs and totally
unprepared young people ... is explosive. Anthony Dawson's book is
needed. I personally liked and enjoyed it and my colleagues in
economics admit the usefulness of what [Dawson's] book does
exceedingly well. The non-cyclical/cyclical part is excellent." Dr
Peter Gil, Professor of Management and Technology, Massachusetts
Institute of Technology, USA
"Anthony Dawson explains the workings of the world economy in clear,
non-technical language and draws upon the experiences of a lifetime's
work as economic advisor in over thirty countries on behalf of various
United Nations agencies, including the International Labour
Organisation, the World Food Programme and the World Bank. The Two
Faces of Economics is designed as a lively, independent and
provocative introduction to economics, particularly well suited for
students majoring in management, political science and development
studies. The book will also appeal to the interested general reader
wanting to make sense of the issues underlying the headline news of
mass unemployment and structural changes in the economy." Colophon
Longman
Sadly, although I did a great deal of hunting, that was all there was
to be said about this book. I even searched through academic journal
databases hoping to find a review, but without any success.
It also seems that this book hasn't been particularly successful
because it appears that Addisson Wesley Longman is no longer
publishing it. This may make purchasing it a bit difficult. However,
if you're interested in used copies, there are currently five of them
up for sale for $2.95 at Amazon.com here:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/stores/offering/list/-/0582274516/all/ref=dp_pb_a/103-6570802-8122240
Sorry this has been so long coming to you, and also that I couldn't
find more information. I hope what I was able to provide has been
useful.
Hibiscus
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