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Fraud: An American History from Barnum to Madoff
Paperback / softback
Main Details
| Title |
Fraud: An American History from Barnum to Madoff
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Edward J. Balleisen
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:496 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 155 |
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| Category/Genre | Business innovation
Business ethics
Entrepreneurship |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780691183077
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| Classifications | Dewey:364.1680973 |
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| Audience | | General | | Tertiary Education (US: College) | |
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| Illustrations |
21 b/w illus.
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Princeton University Press
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| Imprint |
Princeton University Press
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| Publication Date |
18 December 2018 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
A comprehensive history of fraud in America, from the early nineteenth century to the subprime mortgage crisis In America, fraud has always been a key feature of business, and the national worship of entrepreneurial freedom complicates the task of distinguishing salesmanship from deceit. In this sweeping narrative, Edward Balleisen traces the hi
Author Biography
Edward J. Balleisen is professor of history and public policy and vice provost for interdisciplinary studies at Duke University.
Reviews"Winner of the 2018 Ralph Gomory Prize, Business History Conference" "Edward J. Balleisen, Winner of the 2018 Harold F. Williamson Prize, Business History Conference"
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