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Bookman, Milica Zarkovic; Bookman, Aleksandra S. - Economics in Film and Fiction - 9781578869619 - V9781578869619
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Economics in Film and Fiction

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Description for Economics in Film and Fiction Hardback. The book uses both contemporary and classic film and literature to illustrate 33 fundamental concepts in introductory economics. Films include: Jaws, Legally Blonde, Casablanca, The Great Gatsby, The Scarlet Letter, and The Da Vinci Code. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JNKC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 162 x 21. Weight in Grams: 463.
Economics is everywhere. It's in business. It's in government. It's in our personal lives. Now, this ground-breaking textbook supplement brings this reality to the classroom. The book uses both contemporary and classic film and literature to illustrate 33 fundamental concepts in introductory economics. Designed for use in introductory economics courses, the clearly organized text brings both sides of the lectern closer together through real-life illustration of economic concepts in such favorites as Jaws, Legally Blonde, Casablanca, The Great Gatsby, The Scarlet Letter, and The Da Vinci Code. Each economic topic is described and terms are defined. A ... Read more

Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
Lanham, United States
ISBN
9781578869619
SKU
V9781578869619
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About Bookman, Milica Zarkovic; Bookman, Aleksandra S.
Milica Bookman is a professor of economics at St. Joseph's University. Aleksandra Bookman is studying history and producing at New York University.

Reviews for Economics in Film and Fiction
Using movie clips and fiction passages to illustrate economic principles is a terrific idea that really livens up the classroom. This approach will work very well.
Bradley Schiller, professor of economics at American University, author of The Macro Economy Today and The Micro Economy Today Economics in Film and Fiction is an intriguing and original supplement for the principles ... Read more

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