> or anything written before 1950 This makes me wonder if this problem might at least partially be caused by American society valuing practical application and

> or anything written before 1950 This makes me wonder if this problem might at least partially be caused by American society valuing practical application and usefulness for bringing money home much higher than education as a value in itself. Short term as long term thinking probably also plays a role. What would someone read that was written before 1950 that is directly applicable and help getting a well paying job?