Wealth and Its Uses

By Andrew Carnegie

Book Overview

""Wealth And Its Uses"" is a book written by Andrew Carnegie, a Scottish-American industrialist, philanthropist, and one of the richest people in history. In this book, Carnegie explores the concept of wealth and its role in society. He argues that wealth is not just about accumulating money and possessions, but also about using it to benefit others and make a positive impact on the world.Carnegie shares his own personal experiences and insights on how to use wealth effectively, including the importance of giving back to the community and investing in education and other social causes. He emphasizes the need for wealthy individuals to take responsibility for their wealth and use it in a way that benefits society as a whole.The book also delves into the relationship between wealth and democracy, and how the concentration of wealth in the hands of a few can undermine the principles of democracy. Carnegie argues that it is the responsibility of the wealthy to use their resources to promote the common good and ensure that everyone has access to the opportunities and resources they need to succeed.Overall, ""Wealth And Its Uses"" is a thought-provoking and insightful book that offers a unique perspective on the role of wealth in society. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the topics of wealth, philanthropy, and social responsibility.THIS 34 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Empire of Business, by Andrew Carnegie. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766189600.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425466494
• ISBN13: 9781425466497
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"