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Rich : the rise and fall of American wealth culture /

As Americans, we have been taught to be obsessed with money and the people who have it. We are curious about what they buy, where they vacation, and what separates them from the rest of us. Rich puts the American obsession with all things money into much-needed perspective and context, exposing the...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Samuel, Lawrence R.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : AMACOM/American Management Association, ©2009.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:As Americans, we have been taught to be obsessed with money and the people who have it. We are curious about what they buy, where they vacation, and what separates them from the rest of us. Rich puts the American obsession with all things money into much-needed perspective and context, exposing the origins of the upper class. The book traces the history of the American rich from 1920 up to today, examining the who, what, when, where, and why of the wealthy elite. With its hundreds of compelling, real-life stories, Rich offers a fascinating window into this world few ever see. Samuel delves int.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (308 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780814413630
0814413633