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Freaks of fortune : the emerging world of capitalism and risk in America
by
Levy, Jonathan, 1978- author
in
Capitalism United States History 19th century.
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Risk Sociological aspects History 19th century.
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Risk-taking (Psychology) United States History 19th century.
2014
Until the 19th century, 'risk' was a specialized term: it was the commodity exchanged in a marine insurance contract. 'Freaks of Fortune' tells how the modern concept of risk emerged in the United States.
Freaks of fortune : the emerging world of capitalism and risk in America
by
Levy, Jonathan
in
19th century
,
Capitalism
,
Capitalism -- United States -- History -- 19th century
2012,2014
Until the nineteenth century, \"risk\" was a specialized term: it was the commodity exchanged in a marine insurance contract. Freaks of Fortune tells how the modern concept of risk emerged in the United States. Born on the high seas, risk migrated inland and became essential to the financial management of an inherently uncertain capitalist future.