Fraud: An American History from Barnum to Madoff
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Fraud: An American History from Barnum to Madoff
By (Author) Edward J. Balleisen
Princeton University Press
Princeton University Press
25th February 2019
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Crime and criminology
Business ethics and social responsibility
Business innovation
364.1680973
Physical Properties
Paperback
494
Width 155mm, Height 235mm
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
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"
Author Bio
Edward J. Balleisen is professor of history and public policy and vice provost for interdisciplinary studies at Duke University.
