Encyclopedia of American Recessions and Depressions
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Encyclopedia of American Recessions and Depressions by Daniel Leab
A riveting look at the financial cycles in American economic history from colonial times to the present day, with an eye on the similarities and differences between past and present conditions as analyzed by leading economic historians.
This is a timely volume that should appeal to everyone seeking to understand economic recessions and depressions. . . Recommended. * Choice *
This noteworthy set encompasses the 14 largest and most important economic downturns in U.S. history, from the 'Critical Period' following the Revolutionary War to the recent 'Great Recession' of 2008–9. The Encyclopedia of American Recessions and Depressions presents all the wild market fluctuations from American history in readable prose, expansive coverage, and solid scholarship. * Booklist *
The writers handle complex topics with clarity, and for students in high school or at small colleges the primary works will be extremely useful. However, it's the 'short entries' that raise this above similar references. . . . Recommended. * Library Journal *
[T]hose in need of the basic facts behind economic downturns that have plagued the United States over the years will find a richly woven tapestry unrolled before them. . . . [T]he kind of writing that makes history come alive. Therefore, this set is recommended for purchase by all public and academic libraries. * ARBA *
This reviewer finds this encyclopedia fascinating for the information and depth of coverage that it provides about the regularly occurring economic downturns and the regularly recurring reasons for those downturns. . . . The readable style – even with a number of contributors – is also important. The insights provided into our economic history help in our understanding of today's events. * Reference Reviews *
This noteworthy set encompasses the 14 largest and most important economic downturns in U.S. history, from the 'Critical Period' following the Revolutionary War to the recent 'Great Recession' of 2008–9. The Encyclopedia of American Recessions and Depressions presents all the wild market fluctuations from American history in readable prose, expansive coverage, and solid scholarship. * Booklist *
The writers handle complex topics with clarity, and for students in high school or at small colleges the primary works will be extremely useful. However, it's the 'short entries' that raise this above similar references. . . . Recommended. * Library Journal *
[T]hose in need of the basic facts behind economic downturns that have plagued the United States over the years will find a richly woven tapestry unrolled before them. . . . [T]he kind of writing that makes history come alive. Therefore, this set is recommended for purchase by all public and academic libraries. * ARBA *
This reviewer finds this encyclopedia fascinating for the information and depth of coverage that it provides about the regularly occurring economic downturns and the regularly recurring reasons for those downturns. . . . The readable style – even with a number of contributors – is also important. The insights provided into our economic history help in our understanding of today's events. * Reference Reviews *
Daniel J. Leab is professor of history at Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ, where he was director of American studies and founding director of the university's multicultural program.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781598849455 |
| ISBN 10 | 159884945X |
| Title | Encyclopedia of American Recessions and Depressions |
| Author | Daniel Leab |
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| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc |
| Year published | 2014-01-15 |
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