The Forgotten Man and Other Essays collects William Graham Sumner’s enduring pieces on protectionism, money, and social policy. This edition highlights the famous, previously unpublished lecture The Forgotten Man, alongside a range of essays that survey how markets, governments, and ideas interact in American life.

In these pages, Sumner speaks directly to readers who want plain explanations of complex topics. He challenges economic dogmas and shows how policy shapes everyday lives. The editor notes provide context, preserving Sumner’s spirited voice and his long career as a teacher and public thinker.

Read accessible explanations of protectionism and its critics.
Explore how 19th‑century politics influenced economic ideas and policy.
Discover Sumner’s insightful takes on currency, taxation, and social reform.
Find material of historical interest, including a landmark lecture presented here for the first time.

Ideal for readers of classic American economic essays, political economy, and social commentary seeking clear, principled arguments.

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William Graham Sumner (1840-1910) was the first professor of sociology at Yale University. He is credited with introducing the term "ethnocentrism."

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