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# The Rational Optimist: How Prosperity Evolves ― An Astute History of Innovation and the Collective Brain (P.s.)

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## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #48,929 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #11 in Scientific Research #28 in Theory of Economics #31 in Sociology of Social Theory |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (3,345) |
| Dimensions  | 5.31 x 1.08 x 8 inches |
| Edition  | Reprint |
| ISBN-10  | 0061452068 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0061452062 |
| Item Weight  | 12.5 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 480 pages |
| Publication date  | June 7, 2011 |
| Publisher  | Harper Perennial |

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