[This Week's Books] 'The Era of Unearned Income Capitalism' and More

◆The Era of Rent-Seeking Capitalism= The author argues that we are currently in an era of rent-seeking capitalism, where wealth inequality through land rent has become excessively severe. Rent-seeking suppresses innovation and stifles the dynamism of the capitalist economy, so it must be overcome urgently. The author emphasizes that an analysis of neoliberalism should precede this effort. The book traces the historical origins of rent-seeking and examines how neoliberal reform policies have accelerated rent-seeking. (Written by Brett Christophers / Translated by Lee Byung-cheon et al. / Yeomunchaek)

◆Vagina: A Anatomical Exploration of the Female Body= This is an anatomical exploration of the female body, including the uterus, vagina, and clitoris. The author is a science journalist who majored in reproductive biology, gender, and history of science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). One day, while suffering from vaginitis, she realized how rarely facts about the female body have been revealed, which led her to write this book. Outraged by the outdated treatments for female diseases and pain that are widespread, she examines the history of medicine and interviews contemporary scientists to find solutions. (Written by Rachel E. Gross / Translated by Je Hyo-young / Humanist)

◆The 32 Most Fascinating Biology Stories in the World= This book contains biological stories that teenagers would find interesting, such as why emperor penguin chicks are larger than adults and why hippos compete with their mouth size. It was written by Hidehiro Inagaki, the author of the bestseller "13 Plants That Changed World History." By reading these extraordinary and entertaining stories about living creatures, readers can gain insights into the laws of nature and wisdom useful for living in the world. (Written by Hidehiro Inagaki / Translated by Seo Su-ji / Between People and Trees)

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