Power and Progress: Our Thousand-Year Struggle Over Technology and Prosperity

Daron Acemoglu Power and Progress Reviews Summary

Ratings Breakdown

Rated 4.3 by 288 people

Pros from Reviews

  • Thought-provoking
  • Well-researched
  • Insightful
  • Extensive bibliography
  • Important insight
  • Invaluable material
  • Readable
  • Powerful in understanding power

Cons from Reviews

  • Manifesto-like criticism
  • Hubris and politics
  • Political slant
  • Lack of concrete actions
  • Narrowness and self-promotion
  • Emotionally stressful
  • Difficult to cover all topics
  • Language barrier
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