Fur, Fortune, and Empire

Christian Science Monitor by David Holahan | Jul. 15, 2010 (Review)

Anyone who has ever observed a fur trapper separating a pelt from a recently killed animal knows it is a gruesome, painstaking procedure. Yet this very act, repeated countless millions of times, was a surprisingly vital component in the early history Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Sirajul Islam - Jul 15, 2010 - 4:25 AM PDT
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 by Sirajul Islam - Jul. 15, 2010

A good book review. David Holahan argues that the story told in “Fur, Fortune, and Empire” could be viewed as a compelling historical case study in why governments must regulate after Wall Street’s terrifying shenanigans and BP’s oily behavior.

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