| Details | | Publication Date: | 2008-02-26 |
| Size | | Length: | 263 pages | | Height: | 9.5 in | | Width: | 5.8 in | | Thickness: | 1.0 in | | Weight: | 16.8 oz |
Publisher's Note A history of the U.S. dollar follows a single bill from its "birth" at the U.S. Bureau of Printing and Engraving to its shredding nearly two years later as it examines the reasons why the American currency has become so widely accepted, its role in international finance and trade, its impact on globalization, and more. 35,000 first printing.
Industry Reviews "This remarkable historical, political, and economic examination of the dollar raises many concerns for all stakeholders in America's future." (02/15/2008)
"Writing in the breezy style of a [WallStreet] Journal feature, Karmin takes us on a trip around the globe to show how pervasive the dollar has become." (03/30/2008)
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