Knowledge Is Power: A View of the Productive Forces of Modern Society and the Results of Labor, Capital and Skill.

"Knowledge Is Power" by Charles Knight is a thoughtful examination of the economic and societal engines of its time. Written to be easy to understand, particularly for young readers, the book looks the connection between work, money, and talent, and how knowledge, especially scientific understanding, gives power to both individuals and the larger world. Imagine a person used to modern life suddenly finding themselves alone in a desert with nothing – Knight uses this dramatic example to highlight how much we depend on the knowledge and labor of those who came before us. He then compares this person to a native skilled at surviving off the land, showing that having knowledge and tools is the necessary first step to creating wealth. Through these striking comparisons, the author begins a wider discussion on the rules that govern economic output and the crucial need for education to move society forward.