1958 Stated Ninth Printing. Moderate wear to cover with a heavy crease along spine. Pages tanned and a handful have bumps at bottom corner. Underlining throughout but does not affect text. No stains or rips. Pages complete. Binding still tight and sturdy. Additional Details ------------------------------ Product description: (Copyright 1926) How has religion affected social and economic practices? In this now famous book, a leading economist discusses this vital question as he traces the influence of religious thought on social and economic development since the Middle Ages and explains the relationship between religion today and our modern capitalistic system. Author R H Tawney, renowned English economist, was born in India in 1880. He studied at Rugby and at Balliol College, Oxford, has taught at Glasgow University, Oxford University, and at the time of writing this book, was Professor Emeritus of Economic History at the University of London. A member of the British Labor Party since 1906, he served on many public bodies and as economic advisor to the British Embassy in Washington.