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Author:

Levy, Jonathan, 1978-

Title:

Freaks of fortune : the emerging world of capitalism and risk in America / Jonathan Levy.

Publisher:

Harvard University Press,

Copyright Date:

2012

Description:

414 p. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Capitalism--United States--History--19th century.
Risk--History--History--19th century.
Risk-taking (Psychology)--United States--History--19th century.
United States--Economic conditions--19th century.
United States--Social conditions--19th century.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

The assumption of risk -- The perils of the seas -- The actuarial science of freedom -- The failure of the freedman's bank -- Betting the farm -- Fraternity in the age of capital -- Trading the future -- The trust question.

ISBN:

0674047486 (hbk.)
9780674047488 (hbk.)

LCCN:

2012014805

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

UXAX826 -- St. Ambrose University Library (Davenport)

SOAX911 -- Simpson College - Dunn Library (Indianola)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)