History of the American Economy with Economic Applications (Hardcover)

by Gary M. Walton (Author), Hugh Rockoff (Author)

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Product Description
One of the first U.S. economic history books on the market, this classic text ties America’s past to the economic policies and debates of today and beyond. Presenting economic events chronologically for ease of understanding and to provide continuity, the authors equip students with a firm foundation in the evolution of American economic history.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 640 pages
• Publisher: South-Western College Pub; 10 edition (May 3, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0324259697
• ISBN-13: 978-0324259698
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #232,788 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars best on the subject, February 20, 2005

By	M. Nowacki "bocamick" (mentor, ohio) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: History of the American Economy (Hardcover)

This is definitely the best introductory book there is on the subject. This was a supplemental book for an undergraduate class of mine, but I read it anyway. The authors lucid writing allows this book to be thoroughly understood by all readers despite their backround in economics. I truly believe that this book should be required reading for all history, political science, finance, sociology, and economics majors.

Unlike most books on the history of anything, this book starts from the beginning. The authors start off discussing explorers and empires and then go into colonization. Extremely informative on the economics of different regions in colonial America and the Industrial Revolution.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jonathan's review., February 19, 2009

By	Jonathan Hernandez "Jonathan" (Santa Barbara, Ca USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is exactly what I am using in class. The book came in perfect condition. Clean in and out with no writing from previous user. Thanks!

2.0 out of 5 stars Great book, terrible study aid, May 17, 2009

By	E. Rojas "ezerojas" (Warm California) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Walton and Rockoff do a great job of describing American economic history. Unfortunately, the textbook reads more like a novel than a college textbook. There are very few study aids throughout the book which makes studying for tests very difficult. There are no 'key words' or margin points, and there is no highlighting of key points by bold font or italics.

Additionally, if you have the masochistic pleasure of taking a test based on the publisher's 'instructor's test bank', you will soon realize that the tests are simply recollection and factoid exams, as opposed to a well developed 'principles' and 'concepts' exam that other textbooks use.

This textbook is poor college class material.