John Kenneth Galbraith was born on October 15, 1908, in Iona Station, Ontario, Canada. He was a renowned economist, diplomat, and public intellectual known for his contributions to economic thought and policy. Galbraith's work often focused on the power of large corporations and the structure of modern economies, making him a prominent voice in 20th-century economic debates.
Discusses the many sources and instruments of power, and explains how power is utilized by organizations and businesses and in economics and political and military life.