The Essential Hirschman

(Princeton University Press) Albert Hirschman was one of the leading intellectuals of the 20th century, renowned for his contributions to economics, the social sciences, and the history of ideas. This book brings together 16 of his most important short pieces, selected and with an introduction by Adelman. Adelman is a professor of Spanish civilization and culture at Princeton University. He also is the author of Worldly Philosopher: The Odyssey of Albert O. Hirschman.