We are all fascinated by them—that enigmatic class of peo­ple often referred to as the rich. With all the emphasis on the rich and famous in America, we would think we know ...

Wright offers fresh and compelling arguments that illuminate motivations for individual and collective actions, and brings agency back into the historical equation.

The first in a three-volume work published between 1909-10 written by an American reporter, historian and feature writer.

With searing wit and incisive commentary, John Kenneth Galbraith redefined America's perception of itself in The New Industrial State, one of his landmark works. The United ...

The United States became an economic superpower and leading economy in the world with limited government intervention in its economy. It has maintained the lead during the past ...

Revised to include coverage of the 2004 presidential election, a graphic exploration of the causes and manifestations of wealth disparities in the United States covers such ...