Felipe Fernandez-Armesto: The Myth of the Protestant Work Ethic
Professor Felipe Fernandez-Armesto explodes what he sees as the newly revived myth of the Protestant work ethic and debunks cultural explanations for economic progress or decline.
Professor Felipe Fernandez-Armesto explodes what he sees as the newly revived myth of the Protestant work ethic and debunks cultural explanations for economic progress or decline in different parts of the world.
Four Thought is a series of talks which combine thought provoking ideas and engaging storytelling.
Recorded live in front of an audience at the RSA in London, speakers take to the stage to air their latest thinking on the trends, ideas, interests and passions that affect our culture and society.
Producer: Sheila Cook.
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- Wed 8 Jun 2011 20:45大象传媒 Radio 4
- Sun 12 Jun 2011 05:45大象传媒 Radio 4
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Four Thought
Series of thought-provoking talks on topics that affect culture and society.
