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Lessons from the Great Depression for Dummies by Steve Wiegand and Dummies Technical Press Staff (2009, Trade Paperback)
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PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-100470487488
ISBN-139780470487488
eBay Product ID (ePID)71781962
Product Key Features
Book TitleLessons from the Great Depression for Dummies
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicEconomic History
Publication Year2009
IllustratorYes
GenreBusiness & Economics
AuthorSteve Wiegand, Dummies Technical Press Staff
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight12.5 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal330.9730916
SynopsisAn in-depth look at the lessons from one of the worst times in America's financial historyAre you worried about the economy? You're certainly not alone., An in-depth look at the lessons from one of the worst times in America's financial history Are you worried about the economy? You're certainly not alone. According to most economists, the turmoil that Americans will face over the next four years will be the roughest financial times since the Great Depression-and many are looking backward to learn how to survive an ongoing and sustained economic downturn. Lessons from the Great Depression For Dummies takes a historic look at the events and circumstances leading up to the 1929 crash and subsequent depression, then the economic aftermath-particularly the economic response. This book paints a historic picture of those times and examines not only the critical failures that led to a decade of depression, but also the positive and negative aftershocks that created the modern American lifestyle. You'll see how the lessons we learned have shaped today's political and financial landscape-and how they'll continue to be part of the American experience for future generations. Provides information on what was learned from the Great Depression and how those lessons have shaped the economic foundation of modern society Looks at the various factors that combined to create the Great Depression Examines the social and cultural impact that the Depression had on the American people-and how our lives today are very much a product of those factors Steve Wiegand, n award-winning political journalist and history writer, is the also the author of U.S. History for Dummies, 2nd Edition For anyone looking to understand how the American people survived and emerged from a financial disaster with their heads held high and their spirit intact, Lessons from the Great Depression For Dummies is the ideal resource., Your concise guide to the worst time in America's financial historyWant to understand the circumstances that brought about the Great Depression? This friendly, authoritative guide explains the perfect storm of problems that led to the 1929 stock market crash and subsequent economic disaster. You'll discover the lessons that continue to shape today's political and financial landscape.The key players - get to know the colorful cast of characters who peopled the government, unions, and other key institutions during this tumultuous timeThe lack of a government safety net - find out what happened when banks closed, panic ensued, and lines formed for bread, soup, and jobs as Americans received little help from WashingtonA portrait of depression - discover the impact of a constricting economy, the effects on family and social life, and the plight of the American farmerLiving through the truly hard times - see how Americans coped by moving west to find work and escaped their troubles through entertainmentOpen the book and find:Explanations of basic economic terms and conceptsDiscussion of the U.S. political climate that fueled the country's economic woesWhat it meant to live in "Hooverville"What Hoover and FDR thought about each otherWhat happened across the globe during the Great DepressionThe story of how organized labor grew and changed in response to hard timesWhat FDR accomplished during his first 100 days as presidentHow the Great Depression's legacy affects your life today
LC Classification NumberHB3717
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