Structure of American Industry, The (12th Edition) [Paperback]

James Brock (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0132302306 | ISBN-13: 978-0132302302 | Publication Date: March 13, 2008 | Edition: 12

 

KEY BENEFIT: This widely used industry casebook offers the leading “real-world” survey of contemporary American industries. Providing a sound new treatment of the role of public policy in a free enterprise economy, the book illustrates the broadest possible range of American market structures through a series of carefully chosen and well-developed case studies of specific industries, all written by leading authorities in their field.

KEY TOPICS: Featured industries include accounting/auditing, agriculture, petroleum, automobiles, cigarettes, beer, commercial banking, music recording, health care; airlines; telecommunications; and college sports.

MARKET: For individuals interested in industrial organization, public policy toward business, trade regulation, and regulation of industry.

Product Details

• Paperback: 411 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 12 edition (March 13, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0132302306
• ISBN-13: 978-0132302302
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #524,056 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Structure of American Industry, February 8, 2010

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This review is from: Structure of American Industry, The (12th Edition) (Paperback)

I used this book for an MBA class where it was recommended by the professor. The book consists of in-depth analysis of 14 industries in America including agriculture, petroleum, cigarettes, beer, music recording, airlines, health care, college sports, and a number of others. I have not read all of the chapters but have read enough to get a good sense of the book. The analysis is thorough, informative, and well written.

If you want to read about these industries and don't have access to college databases, this is a very good book. If, however, this book is recommended but not required for a college class I would not buy it. In the end I found that the University database had more information and the purchase of this expensive book was rather unnecessary.

0 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great!!!, October 28, 2008

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This review is from: Structure of American Industry, The (12th Edition) (Paperback)

The book was in excellent condition as stated, and it arrived in a timely fashion!