History of American Capitalism

History of American Capitalism - Paperback

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History of American Capitalism - Paperback

History of American Capitalism - Paperback

by Sven Beckert
$11.97
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For better or for worse, capitalism is the philosophy that has come to define the United States. In this intriguing essay, Beckert takes a look at the historiography of American capitalism, which has been, according to Beckert, ironically neglected by historians until recently.
ISBN9780872291942
Author Sven Beckert
PublisherAmerican Historical Association
GenreHistory and Business
FormatPaperback
PublishedJanuary 2012
LanguageENG- English
Pages40
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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By Sven Beckert

About Sven Beckert

Sven Beckert is the Laird Bell Professor of History at Harvard University. Holding a PhD from Columbia University, he has written widely on the economic, social, and political history of capitalism. His book Empire of Cotton won the Bancroft Prize, was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, and was named one of the ten best books of the year by The New York Times. An elected member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, he lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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