Synopses & Reviews
Debates over the role the government should play in our economy go back to the nation's founding.
The American Economy: A Historical Encyclopedia provides detailed information on the people, events, and government actions that have shaped our economy from colonial times to the present, paying special attention to the interdependence of economics with political, social, and cultural forces throughout our history. It is the most current and comprehensive portrait of U.S. economic policy available, bringing together the work of over 90 distinguished scholars from a variety of disciplines.
Coverage includes over 500 brief entries on a wide spectrum of topics, plus 31 in-depth essays on such seminal issues as slavery, migration patterns, the welfare state, the rise of the city, and the development of financial institutions. Extensive cross-referencing and a collection of critical primary documents (legislation, speeches, treaties, reports) help make this an ideal go-to resource, whether it's for quick answers, deeper analysis, or direction for further research.
Review
"The editor has done a good job of organization and presentation. The short entries and essays are accompanied by references … should be useful for one who likes to browse in search of interesting information … relate[s] economics to other aspects of American society."American Reference Books Annual
"This is the type of reference source that will hold its value even as more and more reference materials migrate from print to electronic format … it focuses on definitions, identifications, and carefully considered overviews. It will be a welcome addition to reference collections serving primarily secondary-school and undergraduate students."Booklist
Synopsis
A comprehensive collection of entries, essays, and primary source documents emphasizing the importance of economic policy in all aspects of life in the United States.
Synopsis
A comprehensive collection of entries, essays, and primary source documents emphasizing the importance of economic policy in all aspects of life in the United States.
Debates over the role the government should play in our economy go back to the nation's founding. The American Economy: A Historical Encyclopedia provides detailed information on the people, events, and government actions that have shaped our economy from colonial times to the present, paying special attention to the interdependence of economics with political, social, and cultural forces throughout our history. It is the most current and comprehensive portrait of U.S. economic policy available, bringing together the work of over 90 distinguished scholars from a variety of disciplines.
Coverage includes over 500 brief entries on a wide spectrum of topics, plus 31 in-depth essays on such seminal issues as slavery, migration patterns, the welfare state, the rise of the city, and the development of financial institutions. Extensive cross-referencing and a collection of critical primary documents (legislation, speeches, treaties, reports) help make this an ideal go-to resource, whether it's for quick answers, deeper analysis, or direction for further research.
Synopsis
• Up-to-date coverage incorporates the latest findings and gauges the impact of globalization and the Internet
• Impeccable scholarship for students and researchers yet accessible to general readers
• Both brief entries and in-depth essays, plus primary documents
• Integrates cultural, political, and social themes throughout
Synopsis
• Over 500 A-Z entries on key ideas, initiatives, people, and events in the history of U.S. economic policy
• 31 in-depth essays on core economic issues and trends
• 19 primary source documents, from Alexander Hamilton's Report on the Subject of ManufactureS≪/i> to the Panama Canal Treaties of 1903 and 1977
• Charts that illustrate the information