The Peter Principle: Why Things Always Go Wrong

Peter, Laurence J.; Hull, Raymond

Published by William Morrow & Company, New York, 1969

About this Item

The Peter Principle: Why Things Always Go Wrong by Laurence J. Peter & Raymond Hull . William Morrow & Company, New York, 1969 . First Edition/First Printing. Book Condition / Dust Jacket Condition Book: Near Fine ?; Clean interior, tight binding, strong hinges. Minor light toning to pages consistent with age. No writing or markings observed. Boards are crisp with sharp corners and strong color . Dust Jacket: Very Good; Original unclipped jacket present. Moderate rubbing and light soiling to white panels, slight edge wear and minor creasing at spine ends. (see photos) Printing identification note: Likely First Edition, First Printing (no additional printings noted on copyright page). William Morrow first printings of this era typically do not use number lines. Absence of a later printing statement combined with 1969 date and proper publisher information supports first printing status. The international bestseller that introduced the concept that ?in a hierarchy, every employee tends to rise to his level of incompetence.? Blending satire, psychology, and organizational theory, The Peter Principle became one of the most influential business and social commentaries of the 20th century.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Peter Principle: Why Things Always Go Wrong
• Publisher: William Morrow & Company, New York
• Publication Date: 1969
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 311 grams