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It wasn't until I'd read this book that I began to feel I had an understanding of what happened to the economy in 2008. I finally was able to understand what CDO's, Credit Default Swaps, etc. were. This book is fundamental to civilly engagement.
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This books was a fabulous read in and of itself, but it also turns you on to the world of Spanish, and particularly Mexican, poetry beyond Paz and Neruda. Poets like Efrain Huerta are routinely cited and lauded. It's a great book.
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elmonoenano, January 5, 2011
It wasn't until I'd read this book that I began to feel I had an understanding of what happened to the economy in 2008. I finally was able to understand what CDO's, Credit Default Swaps, etc. were. This book is fundamental to civilly engagement.(2 of 2 readers found this comment helpful)
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elmonoenano, January 4, 2010
This books was a fabulous read in and of itself, but it also turns you on to the world of Spanish, and particularly Mexican, poetry beyond Paz and Neruda. Poets like Efrain Huerta are routinely cited and lauded. It's a great book.(1 of 2 readers found this comment helpful)