(Writer’s note: I have a newfound appreciation for good book reviews! This was so much more challenging and time-consuming than other posts)
Why did the Industrial Revolution take place in Western Europe? Why has the West continued to pull away from the rest? Why are Westerners so individualistic? These are some big questions! According to Joe Henrich, the answer to all three is… the Western Church. Bet you weren’t expecting that! I sure wasn’t (even after reading ~ 20 economic development books).
