Occupation: Historian Birth: July 1, 1926 Death: June 11, 2013
The president has very little effect on the economy. If you want to put blame or credit, the main person who influences the business cycle is the hea….
The rate of technological and human physiological change in the 20th century has been remarkable. Beyond that, a synergy between the improved technol….
The Quest for Prosperity is an important book. Written with verve and clarity, it reflects a deep understanding of global economic issues, and propos….
In most, if not quite all, parts of the world, the size, shape and longevity of the human body have changed more substantially, and much more rapidly….
The older I get, the more important my view of the family is..
Among the current discussions, the impact of new and sophisticated methods in the study of the past occupies an important place. The new 'scientific'….
One of the most startling events in my life was when my older son was about 16, and he blamed me for all the troubles of the world. So I, I felt like….
In 1890, nearly everyone died on the job, and if they lived long enough not to die on the job, the average age of retirement was 85..
Centuries ago it may have been difficult for pregnant women and their children to get proper nourishment, probably leading to smaller - and therefore….