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Economics and the Historian
Thomas G. Rawski
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Description for Economics and the Historian
Paperback. These essays provide an introduction to economics for historians. The book shows how to use economic thinking, economic models and economic methods to enrich historical research, examining such issues as long-term trends, institutions, labour, international affairs, and money and banking. Num Pages: 304 pages, 13 b&w illustrations, 3 tables. BIC Classification: HBA; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 463.
These essays provide a thorough introduction to economics for historians. The authors, all eminent scholars, show how to use economic thinking, economic models, and economic methods to enrich historical research. They examine such vital issues as long-term trends, institutions, labor--including an engaging dialogue between a labor historian and a labor economist--international affairs, and money and banking. Scholars and teachers of history will welcome this volume as an introduction and guide to economics, a springboard for their own research, and a lively and provocative source of collateral reading for students at every level. The combined research experience of these authors encompasses ... Read more
These essays provide a thorough introduction to economics for historians. The authors, all eminent scholars, show how to use economic thinking, economic models, and economic methods to enrich historical research. They examine such vital issues as long-term trends, institutions, labor--including an engaging dialogue between a labor historian and a labor economist--international affairs, and money and banking. Scholars and teachers of history will welcome this volume as an introduction and guide to economics, a springboard for their own research, and a lively and provocative source of collateral reading for students at every level. The combined research experience of these authors encompasses ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
Berkerley, United States
ISBN
9780520072695
SKU
V9780520072695
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About Thomas G. Rawski
Thomas G. Rawski, the lead author, has written extensively on the economy of China. He is Professor of Economics and History at the University of Pittsburgh.
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