Edward J. Balleisen Libri

The iconic American guitar is the Gretsch model 6120, that Chet Atkins has endorsed and George Harrison, Pete Townshend, Brian Setzer, and other well known musicians used. 334 bold color images reveal its evolution into a highly collectible instrument produced in limited numbers. Fresh insights, compelling images, and significant new information explain what contributed to its development. Get the most accurate account to date of events in the Gretsch production environment of the 1950s and '60s. This book is an indispensable technical resource for dealers, collectors, and vintage guitar enthusiasts.

Focusing on the modernization of regulatory theory, this interdisciplinary volume explores innovative approaches and frameworks. It brings together insights from various fields to address contemporary regulatory challenges, aiming to enhance understanding and application of regulatory practices. The book serves as a guide for scholars and practitioners seeking to navigate the complexities of modern regulation effectively.

A comprehensive history of fraud in America, from the early nineteenth century to the subprime mortgage crisis In America, fraud has always been a key feature of business, and the national worship of entrepreneurial freedom complicates the task of distinguishing salesmanship from deceit. In this sweeping narrative, Edward Balleisen traces the history of fraud in America—and the evolving efforts to combat it—from the age of P. T. Barnum through the eras of Charles Ponzi and Bernie Madoff. This unprecedented account describes the slow, piecemeal construction of modern institutions to protect consumers and investors—from the Gilded Age through the New Deal and the Great Society. It concludes with the more recent era of deregulation, which has brought with it a spate of costly frauds, including corporate accounting scandals and the mortgage-marketing debacle. By tracing how Americans have struggled to foster a vibrant economy without encouraging a corrosive level of cheating, Fraud reminds us that American capitalism rests on an uneasy foundation of social trust.

Focusing on the concept of bankruptcy, this book delves into its economic roots and social implications in nineteenth-century America. It examines how the rise of market relations not only fostered stories of individual success but also made bankruptcy a common reality. Edward Balleisen analyzes the effects of insolvency on American law, business culture, and the broader commercial society, offering a nuanced understanding of the complexities of American capitalism during this transformative period.