About the book
From the colonial era to the present day, small businesses have been an integral part of American life. First published in 1991 and now thoroughly revised and updated, A History of Small Business in America explores the central but ever-changing role played by small enterprises in the nation’s economic, political, and cultural development.
Examining small businesses in manufacturing, sales, services, and farming, Mansel Blackford argues that while small firms have always been important to the nation’s development, their significance has varied considerably in different time periods and in different segments of our economy. Throughout, he relates small business development to changes in America’s overall business and economic systems and offers comparisons between the growth of small business in the United States to its development in other countries. He places special emphasis on the importance of small business development for women and minorities. Unique in its breadth, this book provides the only comprehensive overview of these significant topics.
Editions of A History of Small Business in America
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807827802
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780807854532
- EBook
- ISBN 9780807862339
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890876645
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From the colonial era to the present day, small businesses have been an integral part of American life. First published in 1991 and now thoroughly revised and updated, A History of Small Business in America explores the central but ever-changing role played by small enterprises in the nation’s economic, political, and cultural development.
Examining small businesses in manufacturing, sales, services, and farming, Mansel Blackford argues that while small firms have always been important to the nation’s development, their significance has varied considerably in different time periods and in different segments of our economy. Throughout, he relates small business development to changes in America’s overall business and economic systems and offers comparisons between the growth of small business in the United States to its development in other countries. He places special emphasis on the importance of small business development for women and minorities. Unique in its breadth, this book provides the only comprehensive overview of these significant topics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A History of Small Business in America about?
From the colonial era to the present day, small businesses have been an integral part of American life. First published in 1991 and now thoroughly revised and updated, A History of Small Business in America explores the central but ever-changing role played by small enterprises in the nation’s economic, political, and cultural development.
Examining small businesses in manufacturing, sales, services, and farming, Mansel Blackford argues that while small firms have always been important to the nation’s development, their significance has varied considerably in different time periods and in different segments of our economy. Throughout, he relates small business development to changes in America’s overall business and economic systems and offers comparisons between the growth of small business in the United States to its development in other countries. He places special emphasis on the importance of small business development for women and minorities. Unique in its breadth, this book provides the only comprehensive overview of these significant topics.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in A History of Small Business in America?
History and Archaeology > History > History of the Americas
Where can I read a sample of A History of Small Business in America?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807827802
How long is A History of Small Business in America and how many pages does it have?
A History of Small Business in America has 232 page(s)
Is A History of Small Business in America part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series The Luther H. Hodges Jr. and Luther H. Hodges Sr. Series on Business, Entrepreneurship, and Public Policy
Who is/are the Author/s of the book A History of Small Business in America?
Mansel G. Blackford
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
A History of Small Business in America is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807827802) and paperback(ISBN 9780807854532) and ebook(ISBN 9780807862339) and pdf(ISBN 9798890876645)
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