David Huyssen discusses how examining encounters between the wealthy and the working class in Progressive Era New York City challenges our perception of the period’s reform. Ever wondered what to […]
Sarah Nicolazzo discusses how studying literature can shed light on the history of capitalism – and how the 18th century cultural and legal category of vagrancy shaped the development of […]
Julia Ott discusses how the majority of Americans came to be stock owners. Ever wondered how stockowners came to be some of the most important players in American capitalism? Why do […]
Louis Hyman discusses the changing shape of consumer credit since World War II. Ever wondered how the credit card came to be? Who benefits and who loses in our system […]
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