The Son Also Rises: Surnames and the History of Social Mobility (The Princeton Economic History of the Western World)
In The Son Also Rises, Gregory Clark uses surnames to uncover the hidden history of social mobility. Part of the Princeton Economic History of the Western World series, the book reveals how status persists across generations, challenging assumptions about equality and opportunity in societies worldwide.
About This Book
The Son Also Rises examines the role of surnames in tracing the history of social mobility within the Princeton Economic History of the Western World series.
Author Gregory Clark analyzes how family names serve as indicators of long-term social status and inheritance patterns over centuries.
This work draws on historical data to illustrate persistent trends in wealth and position across diverse populations.
Through meticulous research, the book offers insights into the mechanisms that shape social hierarchies and their evolution.
Clark's approach highlights the interplay between genetics, culture, and economics in determining mobility outcomes.
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