Like any other specialized field of endeavor, the world of business in the United States has a language all its own. Understanding those terms and names (idioms and acronyms, companies and institutions, famous figures and events, techniques and policies) is key to grasping both the historical sweep and the current moment of American enterprise.
John Dobson is professor of history at Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK. His published works include ABC-CLIO's Belligerents, Brinksmanship, and the Big Stick: The History of the Terms of American Diplomacy.
"This fascinating book offers a new spin on business-history encyclopedias. ... Recommended for business-history collections in public and academic libraries." - Booklist "This work provides an interesting, useful collection of material on business concepts and personalities that spans U.S. history. ... Recommended. Academic, public, and high school collections; lower-/upper-level undertraduates, and general readers." - Choice "It would be suitable as a supplementary reference for large public libraries and undergraduate collections." - Journal of Business & Finance Librarianship "Ideal for students and general readers, the Encyclopedia is recommended for all collections." - Reference & User Services Quarterly "...it will be useful to American libraries, or to others with collections relating to American business, economics, and history." - Reference Reviews
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