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Monopolies in America Empire Builders and Their Enemies from Jay Gould to Bill Gates

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ISBN-10: 0195123018

ISBN-13: 9780195123012

Edition: 2000

Authors: Charles R. Geisst

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In this incisive and comprehensive history, business historian Charles Geisst traces the rise of monopolies from the railroad era to today's computer software empires. The history of monopolies has been dominated by strong and charismatic personalities. Geisst tells the stories behind the individuals--from John D. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie to Harold Geneen and Bill Gates--who forged these business empires with genius, luck, and an often ruthless disregard for fair competition. He also analyzes the viewpoints of their equally colorful critics, from Louis Brandeis to Ralph Nader. These figures enliven the narrative, offering insight into how large businesses accumulate power. Viewed…    
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Book details

List price: $30.00
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 1/27/2000
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 384
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.40" long x 1.20" tall
Weight: 1.540
Language: English

Charles R. Geisst, a professor of economics at Manhattan College, has published 18 books on finance and economics. His books, including Wall Street: a History, have been on the Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, and New York Times bestseller lists.

Preface
Introduction
The """"Monopolist Menace (1860-1890)
Good and """"Bad"""" Trusts (1890-1920)
Looking the Other Way (1920-1930)
Collapsing Empires (1930-1940)
Concentrating on Fascism (1940-1953)
D�j� Vu (1954-1969)
Bearing Down (1970-1982)
Good-Bye Antitrust (1983-1999)
Notes
Bibliography
Index