Financing the American Dream : A Cultural History of Consumer Credit
Author: Lendol Calder
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ISBN: 0691074550
Publisher: Princeton Univ Pr (22 January, 2001)
Sales Rank: 257,845
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5
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Rating: 5 out of 5
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I used Calder's book in one of my History courses and found it to be thorough, even-handed and timely. Calder's prose style is remarkably engaging; students had no trouble navigating the text and discerning the major points. It's a gripping read, but also tremendously informative as well. If you have time to read only one book on the development of consumerism and consumer values, this is it. In fact, I have read few books that I consider a better "window" on the shaping of modern American culture.
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The History of the Dream
Calder covers what can be a dry subject in an interesting manner. He follows the history of consumer credit from the early 19th century up to the period of the New Deal. The book discusses the evolving attitudes toward credit and debt and the products that eventually revolutionized the system of consumer credit. It is well documented and illustrated. A surprisingly good read for what can be a boring subject. Similar Products
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