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In Praise of Nepotism - A History of Family Enterprise from King David to George W. Bush (Paperback)
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In Praise of Nepotism - A History of Family Enterprise from King David to George W. Bush (Paperback)
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Nepotism is one of those social habits we all claim to deplore in
America; it offends our sense of fair play and our pride in living
in a meritocracy. But somehow nepotism prevails; we all want to
help our own and a quick glance around reveals any number of
successful families whose sons and daughters have gone on to
accomplish objectively great things, even if they got a little help
from their parents.
In this wide-ranging, surprising, and eloquently argued book, Adam
Bellow takes a pragmatic and erudite look at the innate human
inclination toward nepotism. From ancient Chinese clans to the
papal lineages of the Renaissance, to American families like the
Gores, Kennedys, and Bushes, Bellow explores how nepotism has
produced both positive and negative effects throughout history. As
he argues, nepotism practiced badly or haphazardly is an
embarrassment to all (including the incompetent beneficiary), but
nepotism practiced well can satisfy a deep biological urge to
provide for our children and even benefit society as a whole. "I"n
Praise of Nepotism is a judicious look at a controversial but
timeless subject that has never been explored with such depth or
candor, and a fascinating natural history of how families work.
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