An Economic History of the United States - by Mark V Siegler (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

This pioneering textbook takes a thematic approach to the subject, resulting in a comprehensive understanding of historic economic issues in the United States. Siegler takes a thematic approach, and provides both the theoretical foundations and historical background needed to gain an in-depth understanding of the subject. Every chapter examines a specific topic, and the chapters are linked to each other to provide an overall view. The chronological approach is represented with a useful timeline as an appendix to show where the specific topics fit in the chronology. Chapter topics include: long-run causes of economic growth; economic history of income and wealth inequality; slavery, segregation, and discrimination; immigration and immigration policies; and an economic history of recessions and depressions.

This book is ideally suited as a primary text for undergraduate courses in US economic history, as well as suitable courses on history degree programmes.

From the Back Cover

An Economic History of the United States presents an engaging way of studying this fascinating field. Mark V. Siegler takes a thematic approach, and provides both the theoretical foundations and historical background needed to gain an in-depth understanding of the history of important economic issues in the U.S.

Every chapter examines a specific topic, and the chapters are linked to each other to provide an overall view. The chronological approach is represented with a useful timeline as an appendix to show where the specific topics fi t in the chronology. Chapter topics include: long-run causes of economic growth; economic history of income and wealth inequality; slavery, segregation, and discrimination; immigration and immigration policies; and an economic history of recessions and depressions.

The book:

• integrates classic and recent scholarship
  
• emphasizes international and comparative elements that link current economic issues in the U.S. to the longer history
  
• applies the tools of economics throughout
  
• includes helpful features, such as 'Economic History in Action' boxes and end-of-chapter questions.
  

Written in a clear and accessible style, An Economic History of the United States is the ideal textbook for students who seek a thorough understanding of the subject.

About the Author

Mark V. Siegler is Professor of Economics at California State University, Sacramento, USA. He received his Ph.D. in Economics from UC Davis, where his dissertation received the Allan Nevins Prize in American Economic History from the Economic History Association. He has also taught at Williams College, Bates College, Harvard University, UC Berkeley, and UC Davis.
Mark V. Siegler is Professor of Economics at California State University, Sacramento, USA. He received his Ph.D. in Economics from UC Davis, where his dissertation received the Allan Nevins Prize in American Economic History from the Economic History Association. He has also taught at Williams College, Bates College, Harvard University, UC Berkeley, and UC Davis.