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“In all advanced industrial societies, education has become the single most important vehicle of upward mobility.”

Quote by Peter L. Berger

Book:The capitalist revolution: fifty propositions about prosperity, equality, and liberty

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The capitalist revolution: fifty propositions about prosperity, equality, and liberty

This book delves into the core ideas of capitalism, presenting fifty propositions that discuss the interplay between prosperity, equality, and liberty in the context of economic systems. more

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Peter L. Berger

Peter L. Berger, born on March 17, 1929, is an esteemed sociologist known for his work in the fields of religious sociology and theories of modernity. His research has had a profound impact on contemporary sociology. more

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