Contributor(s):Author: John Kenneth GalbraithThis compact, tightly argued, and eloquent book is the quintessential John Kenneth Galbraith, the manifesto of the abiding liberal. In defining the characteristics of a good society and creating the blueprint for a workable agenda, Galbraith allows for human weakness without compromising a humane culture, and recognizes barriers that hinder but do not defeat a responsible, stable, and hopeful future.