Fraud: An American History from Barnum to Madoff

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Fraud: An American History from Barnum to Madoff
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Edward J. Balleisen
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:496
Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 155
Category/GenreBusiness innovation
Business ethics
Entrepreneurship
ISBN/Barcode 9780691183077
ClassificationsDewey:364.1680973
Audience
General
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Illustrations 21 b/w illus.

Publishing Details

Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publication Date 18 December 2018
Publication Country United States

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"