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

Dobson, John M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1851095535 ISBN 13: 9781851095537

Publisher: ABC-CLIO, 2006

Synopsis

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

About this title

Book Description:

Like any other specialized field of endeavor, the world of business in the United States has a language all its own. Understanding those terms and names (idioms and acronyms, companies and institutions, famous figures and events, techniques and policies) is key to grasping both the historical sweep and the current moment of American enterprise.

About the Author:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1851095535
• ISBN 13: 9781851095537
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 440