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Shailendra Singh Rathore
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Number of Pages
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Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a fast-paced non-fiction examination of humanity’s oldest addiction: the thrill of chasing the next glittering fortune. Tracing episodes from seventeenth-century Holland’s tulip mania to today’s online shopping and digital networks, it reveals how wealth, vanity, and technology converge to fuel collective frenzy. Written for curious readers with an interest in history, economics, and human behavior, the tone is insightful, provocative, and grounded in real-world events.
The content blends historical case studies with contemporary parallels, using tight, cinematic storytelling to illuminate complex ideas. Readers move through vivid episodes—from early market manias to modern tech-driven obsessions—without getting bogged down in jargon.
It pairs accessible explanations of core concepts with reflective analysis, showing how hype spreads, how decision-making falters under pressure, and how policy and personal choices shape outcomes. The narrative invites readers to think critically about headlines, markets, and their own financial decisions.
After finishing, readers gain a sharper lens for interpreting market moves, a healthier skepticism toward fads, and a reinforced sense of agency in navigating wealth, vanity, and technology—leaving a thoughtful, lasting impression on how they think about money and risk.
Product Details
Author
Shailendra Singh Rathore
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
432
Language
English
SKU
9788199353107
ISBN
9788199353107
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
22x15x3cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 399
₹ 380
₹ 19 Off