Bulls, Bears, Boom, and Bust: A Historical Encyclopedia of American Business Concepts

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An intriguing collection of insider information on little known aspects of commonly used business techniques, instruments, policies, and personalities that influenced the rise of the world's most successful business system. * Over 350 entries on the techniques, instruments, policies, and personalities that influenced the rise of the world's most successful business system * Each section begins with a historical review of the terms it contains, providing context for the major events and innovations that are covered * Over 150 biographical entries highlighting the contributions of individual Americans who influenced business developments * Bibliographic references at the end of each entry

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"This fascinating book offers a new spin on business-history encyclopedias. ... Recommended for business-history collections in public and academic libraries." - Booklist "This work provides an interesting, useful collection of material on business concepts and personalities that spans U.S. history. ... Recommended. Academic, public, and high school collections; lower-/upper-level undertraduates, and general readers." - Choice "It would be suitable as a supplementary reference for large public libraries and undergraduate collections." - Journal of Business & Finance Librarianship "Ideal for students and general readers, the Encyclopedia is recommended for all collections." - Reference & User Services Quarterly "...it will be useful to American libraries, or to others with collections relating to American business, economics, and history." - Reference Reviews

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John Dobson is professor of history at Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK. His published works include ABC-CLIO's Belligerents, Brinksmanship, and the Big Stick: The History of the Terms of American Diplomacy.