{"product_id":"in-praise-of-nepotism-a-history-of-family-enterprise-from-king-david-to-george-w-bush-paperback","title":"In Praise of Nepotism: A History of Family Enterprise from King David to George W. Bush - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAdam Bellow\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA wide-ranging, surprising, and eloquently argued book that offers a pragmatic and erudite look at the innate human inclination toward nepotism--from ancient Chinese clans to families like the Gores, Kennedys, and Bushes. - \"Fascinating and well-researched.\" --Walter Isaacson, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Code Breaker\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSteve Jobs\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNepotism 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBellow 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. \u003ci\u003eIn Praise of Nepotism\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNepotism 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. \u003cbr\u003eIn 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. \"In 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eADAM BELLOW is the former editorial director of the Free Press and is currently an editor-at-large for Doubleday. His articles and reviews have appeared in \u003ci\u003eTalk\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNational Review\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Atlantic Monthly\u003c\/i\u003e, where a section of this book appeared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 576\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.99 x 8.04 x 5.24 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 13, 2004\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52837552193869,"sku":"9780385493895","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/3304\/7117\/files\/pa2Pp_ugt39780385493895.webp?v=1764150902","url":"https:\/\/belfastbooks.us\/products\/in-praise-of-nepotism-a-history-of-family-enterprise-from-king-david-to-george-w-bush-paperback","provider":"belfastbooks.us","version":"1.0","type":"link"}