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Charles Lamb

English essayist, referenced in literary examples of social commentary.

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Also known as Lamb

First appearance: iv of the changes that would be wrought in social organization and social life

Charles Lamb shows up with force in I: Private Property in Land Inconsistent with the Best Use of Land. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Referenced for his story about the Chinese discovery of roasting pigs, used as an analogy for the mistaken belief that private property is necessary for land improvement.
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  • Diverse Historical Influences
  • Protagonist
  • Classical Economic Thinkers

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