Capital in the Twenty-First Century
Capital in the Twenty-First Century is an economics book by Thomas Piketty, first published in French by Éditions du Seuil in Paris in 2013 as Le Capital au XXIe siècle. It studies wealth inequality since the 18th century. Belknap Press issued the English translation in 2014.
- Editions tracked
- 2
- First edition
- Editions du Seuil, 2013
- First published
- Éditions du Seuil, Paris, 2013
The first edition of Capital in the Twenty-First Century by Thomas Piketty was published in Paris by Editions du Seuil in 2013. We track 2 editions.
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Awards, adaptations and setting
Awards and honours
Adaptations
- Capital in the Twenty-First Century film, 2019
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- Editions recorded
- 20 on Open Library, 7 in English
- Wikipedia
- Articles in 32 languages
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Who published the first edition of Capital in the Twenty-First Century?
The first edition of Capital in the Twenty-First Century by Thomas Piketty was published in Paris by Editions du Seuil in 2013.
How many editions of Capital in the Twenty-First Century are there?
We track 2 editions of Capital in the Twenty-First Century, including 1 first edition. Each has its own page with how to identify it.
Did Capital in the Twenty-First Century win any awards?
Yes: Capital in the Twenty-First Century won the British Academy Medal (2014), according to Wikidata.
Has Capital in the Twenty-First Century been adapted?
Yes, including Capital in the Twenty-First Century (film, 2019), according to Wikidata.
Where these facts come from
- Capital in the Twenty-First Century, Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
- Thomas Piketty, Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
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