Freaks of Fortune: The Emerging World of Capitalism and Risk in America
by Levy
A historical study of how capitalism reshaped American ideas about risk, chance, and economic responsibility in the nineteenth century.
About This Book
This book examines the development of economic risk and uncertainty in the United States during the emergence of modern capitalism.
It traces how Americans began to view chance, speculation, and financial loss as central features of economic life.
The work highlights the transformation of social attitudes toward fortune, security, and responsibility in a rapidly changing market society.
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