Money : the true story of a made-up thing
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Published
New York : Hachette Books, 2020.
Edition
First Edition.
Physical Desc
xiii, 257 pages ; 22 cm
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Medford Library Branch
332.49 GOL 2020
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332.49 GOL 2020
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332.49 GOL 2020
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332.49 GOL 2020
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Published
New York : Hachette Books, 2020.
Format
Book
Edition
First Edition.
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-242) and index.
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Booklist Starred Reviews
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Booklist,,September 01, 2020
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Kirkus Reviews,,July 15, 2020
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New York Times Book Review,,October 11, 2020
Description
"What is money anyway, and where and why did it originate? According to Jacob Goldstein, this made-up thing has evolved over centuries and takes different forms based on technological advances, the needs of society, and often the crazy ideas of outliers on the fringes. Told through witty, historical anecdotes, Goldstein demystifies this ever-evolving tool from the invention of the first coins in Mesopotamia, to how China invented paper money centuries before it appeared in the west, how at one point in Sweden men carried giant "coins" on their backs to pay for goods, to the gold standard, pound sterling, origins of the Euro, mutual funds, bitcoin and a cashless society. Money presents entertaining tales of fascinating characters who fundamentally changed our monetary systems such as Genghis Khan, John Law, a convicted murderer and professional gambler, the Luddites, and the anarchist cyberpunks who created bitcoin. Through these major movements we see the rise and fall of various financial institutions: central banks, the stock market, the Federal Reserve, and the shadow institutions like Lehman Brothers that helped create the financial crisis of 2008..."--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Goldstein, J. (2020). Money: the true story of a made-up thing (First Edition.). Hachette Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Goldstein, Jacob. 2020. Money: The True Story of a Made-up Thing. Hachette Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Goldstein, Jacob. Money: The True Story of a Made-up Thing Hachette Books, 2020.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Goldstein, Jacob. Money: The True Story of a Made-up Thing First Edition., Hachette Books, 2020.
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