Bibliograph

Fraud, an American history from Barnum to Madoff, Edward J. Balleisen

Type

Label

Fraud, an American history from Barnum to Madoff, Edward J. Balleisen

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Fraud

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Edward J. Balleisen

Sub title

an American history from Barnum to Madoff

Summary

"The United States has always proved an inviting home for boosters, sharp dealers, and outright swindlers. Worship of entrepreneurial freedom has complicated the task of distinguishing aggressive salesmanship from unacceptable deceit, especially on the frontiers of innovation. At the same time, competitive pressures have often nudged respectable firms to embrace deception. As a result, fraud has been a key feature of American business since its beginnings. In this sweeping narrative, Edward Balleisen traces the history of fraud in America--and the evolving efforts to combat it--from the age of P. T. Barnum through the eras of Charles Ponzi and Bernie Madoff." --, Provided by publisher

Target audience

adult

resource.variantTitle

American history from Barnum to Madoff

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