E. F. Schumacher (1911–1977)
Author of Small is Beautiful: A Study of Economics as if People Mattered
About the Author
Born in Germany, Dr. E. F. Schumacher (1911-1977) fled to England after the rise of Nazism and, with the help of John Maynard Keynes, taught economics at Oxford University. He is the author of Small Is Beautiful, the book that "changed the way many people think about bigness and its human cost" show more (New York Times). show less
Image credit: E.F. (Fritz) Schumacher - Photograph by Peter Beckett from cover of Small Is Beautiful
Works by E. F. Schumacher
An Economics of Peace 3 copies
Think About Land 1 copy
Buddhist Economics 1 copy
On the Edge of the Forest 1 copy
Una guida per i perplessi 1 copy
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- Canonical name
- Schumacher, E. F.
- Legal name
- Schumacher, Ernst Friedrich
- Other names
- Schumacher, Ernst Fritz
- Birthdate
- 1911-08-16
- Date of death
- 1977-09-04
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- Germany
England
UK - Birthplace
- Bonn, Germany
- Place of death
- Romont, Switzerland
- Cause of death
- heart attack
- Education
- London School of Economics and Political Science
Columbia University
University of Berlin
University of Bonn
Oxford University (New College) - Occupations
- author
economist
statistician - Relationships
- Schumacher Wood, Barbara (Doughter)
Schumacher, Diana (Doughter in law) - Organizations
- National Coal Board
Intermediate Technology
British Control Commission
The Times - Awards and honors
- Rhodes Scholar (1930)
Prix Européen de l'Essai Charles Veillon (1976)
Commander, Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (1974)
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Statistics
- Works
- 14
- Members
- 3,874
- Popularity
- #6,546
- Rating
- 4.1
- Reviews
- 53
- ISBNs
- 91
- Languages
- 12
- Favorited
- 6
- Touchstones
- 33
"The cultivation and expansion of needs is the antithesis of freedom and peace." p 34
I really liked the first part of this book, which seemed very practical and applicable to the average person. In the next three parts, though, Schumacher focuses more on "big picture" topics and economics jargon is used. There is still solid information in these parts, but they're not as readable.