BOOK BRIEF

Free: A Child and a Country at the End of History

Chris Anderson
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Free: A Child and a Country at the End of History

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2022

Book Brief

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Chris Anderson

Free: A Child and a Country at the End of History

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

2000s

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Free, Chris Anderson explores the concept of providing products and services at no cost to consumers. He examines the historical context, business models, and economic implications of the "free" pricing strategy, highlighting how it has become a powerful tool in the digital age.

Reviews & Readership

4.4

15,734 ratings

86%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Chris Anderson's Free explores the concept of free pricing in the digital age, met with mixed reactions. Praised for its in-depth analysis and innovative ideas, the book effectively challenges traditional notions of economics. Critics, however, argue that Anderson's vision can be overly idealistic and lacks real-world pragmatism. Overall, it's a thought-provoking read on modern economic strategies.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Free: A Child and a Country at the End of History?

A reader interested in marketing, economics, and digital innovation would enjoy Free by Chris Anderson. Similar to readers of The Long Tail by Anderson and Freakonomics by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner, they appreciate insights into how businesses adapt to technological change and the impact of free pricing strategies on markets.

4.4

15,734 ratings

86%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

2000s

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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